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Selkirk College Human Services program graduates
can ladder into programs offered by other
post-secondary institutions. See our website for
various streams: http://selkirk.ca/program/
human-services-diploma/transfers-exchanges

Program Courses

ECCE 282 - INFANT TODDLER OBSERVATION

This course provides the student with opportunities
for supervised practical experience and directed
observation of individual infants and toddlers as
well as group settings designed for infants and
toddlers. Ten hours of individual child observations
may be done in homes, family day care, or other
informal settings. The forty hours of Infant-Toddler
Centre observations will be arranged in a variety of
locations.

Prerequisites: Early Childhood Education certificate.
Available only to students accepted into the program.
Criminal records checks must be presented to
instructor and centre directors.

ECCE 200 - INFANT GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT

This course will explore child development from
theoretical perspectives and will examine ways of
enhancing young children’s development. Conceptual
themes to be addressed include: developmentally
appropriate practice, the competent child, diversity,
responsive caring, relationships, child centred
environments, emotional safety, and creativity.

ECCE 260 - HEALTH CARE IN INFANT
AND TODDLER PROGRAMS

This course will provide opportunities to learn about
caring for infants and toddlers through promotion of
each child’s health, safety and well-being.

ECCE 285 - PRACTICES WITH
INFANTS AND TODDLERS

This culmination course is designed to prepare the
student to work as an Early Childhood Educator
with children under three years. Emphasis will be
on professional decision-making; designing and
implementing a safe nurturing inclusive program.
This course builds on and expands knowledge from
the basic ECCE program regarding early childhood
theory, philosophies, historical approaches and high
quality care.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Selkirk College ECCE
basic program or equivalent with acceptance into the
Post-Basic Infant Toddler program.

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HUMAN SERVICES DIPLOMA
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Early Childhood Care & Education (Inclusive Practice)

Once you have completed your one year certificate program, a range of electives are listed below to
obtain your two year diploma. Consult your faculty advisor to develop your course schedule. Infant
Toddler and Inclusive Practice offered in alternate years. For further information please contact the

Program Coordinator.

SEMESTER 4
Course Name Credit
ECCE 287 Practices in Supported Child Development On Campus 4
HSER 254 Core Concepts in Human Services On Campus 3
HSER 258 Fundamentals of Change I On Campus 3
HSER 267 Leadership in Human Services Blended 3
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology IL Blended 3
Total 16

SEMESTER 5
Course Name Credit
ECCE 289 Responsive Inclusive Environments On Campus 7
ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature Blended 3
HSER 255 Professional Foundations for Human Services Blended 3
HSER 259 Fundamentals of Change IT On Campus 3
FNST 287 Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices On Campus 3
Total 19

SEMESTER 6
Course Name Credit
ECCE 292 Inclusive Practice Practicum Practicum 6

ECCE 286 - INFANT/TODDLER PRACTICUM

This practicum experience is designed to provide

the student, under supervision, with opportunities

to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in
working with infants and toddlers in group settings.
Five weeks in length, this block practicum places
each student in an early childhood setting for children
under age three.

Prerequisites: Early Childhood Education certificate.
Successful completion of ECCE 285 , ECCE 200, ECCE
260 and HSER 267 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisites: ECCE 282.

ECCE 287 - PRACTICES IN SUPPORTED
CHILD DEVELOPMENT

In this course learners will study characteristics

of exceptionalities in young children and their
behavioural implication within inclusive environments.
Understanding of the developmental and learning
implications of developmental delays and of specific
disabilities and health related issues will be the

basis for learning specialized techniques and
strategies that facilitate development and learning.

Communication abilities of the child and ways of
enhancing communication will be studied.

ECCE 289 - RESPONSIVE
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

In this course students will have an opportunity to
learn about ways of understanding and working with
infants, toddlers and young children who have extra
support needs within a variety of early childhood
settings. An inclusive approach with a foundation

in knowledge of child development theory will be
presented with an emphasis on individual planning,
facilitating inclusionary practise and working
collaboratively with families, professionals and
community services.

Prerequisite: Completion of ECCE certification.

ECCE 292 - INCLUSIVE PRACTICE PRACTICUM

This practicum experience is designed to provide

the student, under supervision, with opportunities to
apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working
with children with extra support needs in group
settings. The student will complete the practicum in

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