该计划结合了理论研究和实践经验，使学生能够在各种幼儿时期与孩子（从出生到12岁）及其家人一起工作。毕业生对从出生到12岁之间的人的发展有深刻的理解，可以利用这种理解来创建响应式，包容性的，基于游戏的学习环境，以在孩子成长时为其提供最佳支持。从该计划的第一年开始，在三个现场实习期间，学生将在各种早期学习环境中获得630个小时的实践经验。这种经验使学生能够将课堂上教授的技能应用于现实世界的学习经验中。
Combine theoretical study with practical experience in this program which prepares students to work with children (from birth to age 12) and their families in a variety of early childhood settings. Graduates have a firm understanding of human development from birth to 12 years of age, and can use this understanding to create responsive, inclusive, play-based learning environments to best support the child as they develop. Students receive 630 hours of practical experience in a variety of early learning environments during three field placements, starting in the first year of the program. This experience allows students to apply the skills taught in the classroom in real world learning experiences.<br>Note: Interested applicants can apply to study in the online program on a part-time basis.<br>Our graduates:<br>Have a firm understanding of human development from birth to 12 years of age.<br>Understand observation, reflection, and the preparation of pedagogical documentation.<br>Know how children learn and understand how to create responsive, inclusive, play-based learning environments, to best support the child as they develop.<br>Establish professional relationships with families, other professionals and colleagues.<br>Apply current legislation to their practice.<br>Advocate on behalf of families and the field of early childhood education.<br>Maintain health and safety standards