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Early Childhood Care & Education - Diploma
Early Childhood Care & Education - Diploma

Early Childhood Care & Education - Diploma

  • ID:SC190024
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Official transcripts from high school or post-secondary institutions (mailed directly from the Ministry of Education and educational institutions) showing the following:

  • Grade 12 or its equivalent (consideration will be given to mature students)
  • English 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better
  • Basic computer skills are required for this program.  Necessary skills include knowledge of internet, email, word processing and file management.  Your are encouraged to complete the Computer Skills Self Assessment

English requirements

  • The College Readiness Tool (CRT) must be completed prior to starting the program.  If you have completed the assessment previously at Selkirk, it's not necessary to do it again.  For more information regarding the CRT, please see http://selkirk.ca/services/crt

  • N.B. A scheduled orientation and interview session with Early Childhood Care and Education instructors will be held to discuss the nature of the ECCE program and requirements for practicum placements.

  • Students may apply for a license to practice as an ECE Assistant after successful completion of 1st semester (ECCE 186)

  • The Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate program is the prerequisite for post-basic training programs

  • All students must earn an approved First-Aid certificate prior to receiving their Early Childhood Care and Education certificate

  • In addition to usual expenses for fees and books, students have added expenses for regular travel to area early childhood centres. Individuals enrolling in the program are advised that access to a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel to centres is the responsibility of the student

Course Information

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) students will study many facets of early learning and child development, focusing on the needs of children from birth through school age and their families.

ECCE students learn how to develop programs and create environments that are child-centred, nurturing and rich with potential for early development.

Learners will be prepared to work with young children and their families in a variety of exciting and rewarding roles. They will be able to participate in the planning and delivery of programs that focus upon healthy child development and develop relationships within the field of early care and learning.

By entering the ECCE program, students choose a flexible career path with many options. After the completion of the Certificate Program, graduates can choose to work in a variety of settings or attend a second year to complete their Human Services Diploma.

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Course of Studies

Semester 1

  • Course, Name, , Credit
  • ENGL 110, College Composition, , 3
  • ECCE 168, Clinical Practicum I, , 2
  • ECCE 178, Foundations of Professional Practice I, , 4
  • ECCE 186, Child Health and Safety, , 3
  • ECCE 188, Responsive Child-Centered Environments, , 4
  • HSER 174, Interpersonal Communications, , 3
  • PSYC 100, Introductory Psychology I, , 3
  • Total, 22

Semester 2

  • Course, Name, , Credit
  • ECCE 169, Clinical Practicum II, , 2
  • ECCE 179, Foundations of Professional Practice II, , 4
  • ECCE 189, Responsive Child-Centered Environments II, , 4
  • ECCE 193, Child-Centered Partnerships I, , 4
  • ECCE 195, Practicum I, , 4.5
  • FAM 180, Family Dynamics, , 3
  • PSYC 240, Child Development, , 3
  • Total, 24.5

Semester 3

  • Course, Name, , Credit
  • ECCE 293, Child-Centered Partnerships II, , 3
  • ECCE 294, Practicum II, , 6
  • Total, 9

Course Descriptions

  • ENGL 110 - College Composition
  • ECCE 168 - Clinical Practicum I
  • ECCE 178 - Foundations of Professional Practice I
  • ECCE 186 - Child Health and Safety
  • ECCE 188 - Responsive Child-Centered Environments
  • HSER 174 - Interpersonal Communications
  • PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology I
  • ECCE 169 - Clinical Practicum II
  • ECCE 179 - Foundations of Professional Practice II
  • ECCE 189 - Responsive Child-Centered Environments II
  • ECCE 193 - Child-Centered Partnerships I
  • ECCE 195 - Practicum I
  • FAM 180 - Family Dynamics
  • PSYC 240 - Child Development
  • ECCE 293 - Child-Centered Partnerships II
  • ECCE 294 - Practicum II
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of both our Early Childhood Care & Education certificate and diploma programs quickly find employment or future educational opportunities in one or more of the following roles:

1 Year Out

  • Certified ECE in early learning and care environments: preschool, group care, out of school care
  • Certified ECE Assistant in early learning and care environments
  • Casual ECE in early learning
  • Strong Start Facilitator
  • Supported child development enhanced staff
  • Family child care operator
  • Child minding
  • Nanny
  • Diploma/advanced certificate student

3 Years Out

  • ECE Supervisor
  • Family/Parenting Facilitator
  • Supported Child Development Consultant
  • Infant/Toddler Caregiver
  • Special needs Caregiver
  • Child Care Resource & Referral Consultant
  • School District Educational Assistant
  • Undergraduate Student (ECCE and Child & Youth Care)

5 Years Out

  • ECE Supervisor
  • ECE Program Manager
  • Licensing Officer

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Insurance/year: 500 CAD/per year

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