Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

SELKIRK COLLEGE

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 24 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Diploma
  • Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 60
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 11,890

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-09-16
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Program Description

Early Childhood Care & Education

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 Certificate or Diploma - Students will have 2 options:
  • Option #1 - Online: fully online with in person practicums either in the Kootenays or in your home community
  • Option #2 - Blended: (for international students or students who prefer f2f) blend of online asynchronous and on campus classes, practicum in the Kootenay/Boundary area

 

Funding Options

Don't let the cost of studying in Early Childhood Care & Education stop you from pursuing your dream.Based on the 2017 B.C. Labour Market Outlook, a total of 9,100 additional early childhood educators are projected to be required in BC by 2027. Because of this need, funding is accessible.

Accessibility & Flexibility for Students

Full-time study option now available! All ECCE Certificate courses can be completed full-time, part-time and fully online. Certificates in Infant Toddler Care or Inclusive Practices (Special Needs) are also fully online.Contact admissions for further details.Take This Program If You Are
  • Comfortable working with young children
  • Patient and flexible
  • Creative and energetic
  • Caring
  • Empathetic
The Early Childhood Care and Education Program has built its program values on three of the four Selkirk College Pillars of Success:
  • Focus on the Learner
  • Teaching Excellence
  • Community Engagement and Innovation

A Field that Nurtures Children

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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Start Your Rewarding Career

At Selkirk College, you will learn how to create programs and environments that are child-centered, nurturing and rich for supporting child development. Our program incorporates a variety of teaching learning strategies including:
  • Case study and theoretical analysis
  • Cooperative and experiential learning
  • Practical application of knowledge and skills in a six week practicum
You will experience small class sizes and instructors who are committed to excellence in education and professional practice.

Further Your Credentials/Transfer Opportunities

Your ECCE certificate serves as your prerequisite for entry into the following Human Services diploma specialties for a total of two years of study at Selkirk College.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

  • Completion of BC English 12, or equivalent.
  • Completion, with a grade of "C+" or better, advanced core courses in the Selkirk College English Language Program and Provincial Level English 51