Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)

selkirk.ca/ecce

Year 1
This certificate program ladders in to the Human Services Diploma option.
SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
ENGL 110 College Composition On Campus 3
ECCE 168 Clinical Practicum I Online 15
ECCE 178 Foundations of Professional Practice I On Campus 4
ECCE 186 Child Health and Safety Online 3
ECCE 188 Responsive Child-Centered Environments On Campus 4
HSER 174 Interpersonal Communications I On Campus 3
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I On Campus 3
Total 21.5
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
ECCE 169 Clinical Practicum IT On Campus 15
ECCE 179 Foundations of Professional Practice II On Campus 4
ECCE 189 Responsive Child-Centered Environments II On Campus 4
ECCE 193 Child-Centered Partnerships I Online 4
ECCE 195 Block Practicum I On Campus 4
FAM 180 Family Dynamics On Campus 3
PSYC 240 Child Development On Campus 3
Total 23.5
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
ECCE 293 Child-Centered Partnerships IL On Campus 3
ECCE 294 Block Practicum II On Campus 5
Total 8

Program Summary

As an Early Childhood Care and Education Worker, you
will contribute to your community by facilitating the
growth and development of children.

Take This Program If You Are

— Comfortable working with young children
Patient and flexible

— Creative and energetic
— Caring

Empathetic

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START YOUR REWARDING CAREER

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.

LENGTH OF STUDY:
9 month / Two years

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate / Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar

TAKE YOUR CHILDCARE
CAREER TO A NEW LEVEL

You will be prepared to work with young children and
their families in a variety of exciting and rewarding
roles. You will be able to participate in the planning
and delivery of enriched programs that focus upon
healthy early development.

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Your ECCE certificate transfers to two Human
Services diploma specialties at Selkirk and also to
related programs at other universities.

Admission Requirements

Students may complete the program on a full or
part-time basis. Each term will include courses
available in a distance or on-line format. In addition
to meeting the general entrance requirements for
admission to Selkirk College, an applicant must meet
the following Early Childhood Care and Education
program requirements:

— Grade 12 or its equivalent (consideration will be
given to mature students)

— English 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or
better

— Transcripts of secondary and post-secondary
education

— Résumé
— Acompleted health information form

— Documentation of successful completion of 40
hours of supervised paid or volunteer work with
groups of young children

— Completed Selkirk College application form

— Completed criminal record check with Ministry of
Justice

— Allapplicants must complete CRT assessment in
reading and writing before registration

— Two completed personal reference forms
— Driver's license is recommended

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

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