Early Learning and Child Care Mount Royal University

Overview

The Early Learning and Child Care programme at Mount Royal University provides a comprehensive foundation for students dedicated to shaping the lives of children through education and advocacy. This degree integrates rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on work-integrated learning to ensure graduates are prepared for professional practice.

Students explore essential topics such as child development, inclusive practices, and curriculum planning. The curriculum is deeply rooted in social justice, equity, and Indigenous perspectives, fostering a holistic understanding of the early years. This approach ensures that practitioners can create responsive and play-based environments for all children.

Why Early Learning and Child Care at Mount Royal University?

Mount Royal University is renowned for its student-first approach, offering small class sizes and supportive faculty who are experts in their fields. The institution emphasises experiential learning, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge directly within the community through various partnerships.

The programme features dedicated facilities and strong links with inclusive early learning environments across Calgary. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances academic excellence with practical skills, ensuring they graduate with the confidence to lead in schools, community organisations, and family support centres.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 25604 per year
• National fee: CAD 9200 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build expertise over four years of study, moving from foundational concepts to advanced leadership and policy. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Profession of Early Learning and Child Care
• Child Development I
• Learning Through Play I
• Practicum I

Years 2 to 4

• Differing Abilities and Inclusion
• Child Development and Plasticity
• Child and Youth Human Rights
• Program Design
• Mental Health Interventions
• Studies in Systems and Social Policy

Careers with Early Learning and Child Care

Graduates are well-equipped for a variety of roles within the education and social services sectors. Many find employment as early childhood educators, preschool directors, or child development facilitators. The degree also provides a pathway into specialised consultancy and supervisory positions.

Potential career destinations include primary schools as educational assistants, family support agencies, and government licensing offices. The programme's focus on leadership and advocacy also prepares students for roles in family child care consultancy and child care centre management, supporting families and children across diverse industries.