Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Intensive [Fast Track]

Sheridan’s Early Childhood Education (ECE Diploma) program prepares you to become a highly skilled professional dedicated to providing young children with the best possible education and care. The ECE program focuses on applying research-based theory to practical experiences that encourages young children’s optimal development and growth.

The ECE college diploma program was created specifically for students who have already completed university or college programs in a related field and want to fast-track their early childhood education career. The ECE-Intensive Program is of particular interest to those returning to a second career educating children or for those who have international credentials not currently recognized as equivalent to ECE. When you graduate from this two-semester college program, you'll be eligible to become a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE), a requirement for practice in the province of Ontario. Through the Early Childhood Education (ECE)–Intensive Program you'll learn about:

• Best practices for working with children in early childhood
• Roles and responsibilities of the early childhood educator
• The importance of play in a child’s development and learning
• Curriculum design and implementation
• Program models in early childhood
• Promotion of pro-social behavior
• Child development from pre-birth to school-age

Sheridan has a formalized partnership with the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, which allows you to study this renowned, research-based developmentally appropriate curriculum. This opportunity is unique in the Ontario college system. Graduates may continue their studies in the High/Scope approach and receive additional accredited High/Scope credentials.

Your accomplished professors are highly qualified with both strong academic backgrounds and extensive multi-disciplinary experience in working with young children. In addition, your professors are active participants serving within a variety of provincial and local child education initiatives.

You'll learn in state-of-the-art facilities utilizing technology and hands-on application in a curriculum room that emphasizes, encourages and fosters best practices in early learning based on current theoretical research. The use of laptop computers in the classroom enriches the learning opportunity as you access the latest research and educational trends through Internet exploration. The use of laptop computers encourages collaborative, team-based learning within the classroom while offering you the chance to develop technical skills needed for the competitive and increasingly technology-driven world. This feature also gives you a 24/7 connection to learning materials.

Field Placement

You'll have the opportunity to transfer theoretical knowledge to applied practice in two ECE field placement experiences, each exposing you to a different venue of early childhood education. There is opportunity for atypical placement experiences including an international placement in Hong Kong and elsewhere.

Postsecondary Fast Track

 Sheridan Early Childhood Education, Intensive one-year diploma program is for students who have completed a related postsecondary program and want to fast-track their career.

The Sheridan Early Childhood Education (ECE) Intensive program is located at the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario and the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ontario.

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Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props

Sheridan’s Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props Program prepares you in one year to begin a career in the highly specialized field of advanced special effects makeup. It is one of the few programs of its kind in North America and the only one in the Ontario college system. Coursework was developed specifically to meet the needs of employers such as museums, amusement parks, exhibitors and the entertainment industry.

Through intensive lab experiences that simulate industry settings, you'll gain solid knowledge in casting, molding, sculpting and developing prosthetics, props and animatronics.

You'll earn your graduate certificate through classes that involve:

• Researching styles, trends and new developments within the industry
• Developing two-dimensional special effects concepts and work-ups of what they might look like complete
• Using specialized products and equipment to animate, sculpt, create, cast and mold your creations

Classes include both classroom theory and extensive hands-on lab work. Guest industry speakers regularly visit class, providing excellent networking opportunities. Because classes are small, you'll receive lots of personal support from your professors who are themselves highly experienced in the field. Most are still active in special effects makeup. Through your study you'll also be introduced to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union representing the profession.

Field Placement Experience

During the summer following the first two semesters, you'll participate in a field placement where you can use your newly acquired special effects makeup skills in a professional setting. This invaluable work experience and exposure to professionals in the field can be a springboard for employment.

The Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props program is located at the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ontario.

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Educational Support Fast Track - Intensive

Sheridan’s Educational Support Fast Track Intensive Program prepares you to work in a school setting, where – as a member of the educational team – you will support students with special needs.

The program was designed specifically for those who have completed university or college programs and seek a fast track to a career as an educational assistant. In addition to full-time day studies, the option of part-time evening classes accommodates the needs of adults who work during the day.

The students you will learn to support include those with:

• Intellectual disabilities
• Learning disabilities
• Sensory or physical disabilities
• Behavioural disabilities

Through the program you will:

• Support students with special needs using modified curricula and materials created to accommodate their diverse strengths and developmental needs
• Use assistive technology and other educational resources to implement individualized educational goals
• Respond to and assist with personal care needs of students in educational settings from kindergarten to high school
• Work as a member of the educational team with specialists and family members
• Report information related to the learning environment
• Maintain a safe and professional environment which promotes the well being of the student with special needs
• Support inclusion of the student to aid his or her social development and sense of belonging

Professors with specialized graduate degrees and who are highly experienced in the field of special education teach your courses.

Your Educational Support classroom activities will include:

• Group seminars and cooperative learning
• Reflective practice linked to field placement experiences
• Lectures combined with activity-based learning that incorporates the laptop

Field Placement Provides On-The-Job Experience

During Semesters 1 and 2, you'll be placed in a school supporting students with special needs in the classroom. Sheridan arranges the field placement experience for you. During your placement experience, you'll encounter students with a range of exceptionalities including physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, visual impairments, hearing loss, autism and learning disabilities.

Mobile Classroom

The Educational Support Fast Track Intensive Program uses laptop computers for in-class work and home assignments. All course materials are Web-supported, with materials available to you 24/7 through your laptop and the Internet. Your learning opportunities will be greatly enhanced by having increased access to the Internet, learning resources and your classmates.


The Educational Support Fast Track Intensive Program is located at the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ontario.

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) – Intensive [Fast Track]

Sheridan’s Early Childhood Education (ECE Diploma) program prepares you to become a highly skilled professional dedicated to providing young children with the best possible education and care. The ECE program focuses on applying research-based theory to practical experiences that encourages young children’s optimal development and growth.

The ECE college diploma program was created specifically for students who have already completed university or college programs in a related field and want to fast-track their early childhood education career. The ECE-Intensive Program is of particular interest to those returning to a second career educating children or for those who have international credentials not currently recognized as equivalent to ECE. When you graduate from this two-semester college program, you'll be eligible to become a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE), a requirement for practice in the province of Ontario. Through the Early Childhood Education (ECE)–Intensive Program you'll learn about:

• Best practices for working with children in early childhood
• Roles and responsibilities of the early childhood educator
• The importance of play in a child’s development and learning
• Curriculum design and implementation
• Program models in early childhood
• Promotion of pro-social behavior
• Child development from pre-birth to school-age

Sheridan has a formalized partnership with the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, which allows you to study this renowned, research-based developmentally appropriate curriculum. This opportunity is unique in the Ontario college system. Graduates may continue their studies in the High/Scope approach and receive additional accredited High/Scope credentials.

Your accomplished professors are highly qualified with both strong academic backgrounds and extensive multi-disciplinary experience in working with young children. In addition, your professors are active participants serving within a variety of provincial and local child education initiatives.

You'll learn in state-of-the-art facilities utilizing technology and hands-on application in a curriculum room that emphasizes, encourages and fosters best practices in early learning based on current theoretical research. The use of laptop computers in the classroom enriches the learning opportunity as you access the latest research and educational trends through Internet exploration. The use of laptop computers encourages collaborative, team-based learning within the classroom while offering you the chance to develop technical skills needed for the competitive and increasingly technology-driven world. This feature also gives you a 24/7 connection to learning materials.

Field Placement

You'll have the opportunity to transfer theoretical knowledge to applied practice in two ECE field placement experiences, each exposing you to a different venue of early childhood education. There is opportunity for atypical placement experiences including an international placement in Hong Kong and elsewhere.

Postsecondary Fast Track

 Sheridan Early Childhood Education, Intensive one-year diploma program is for students who have completed a related postsecondary program and want to fast-track their career.

The Sheridan Early Childhood Education (ECE) Intensive program is located at the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario and the Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville, Ontario.

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