Early Childhood Care & Education (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 On Campus 3
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I On Campus 3
Total 21.5
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
ECCE 169 Clinical Practicum IL On Campus 15
ECCE 179 Foundations of Professional Practice II On Campus 4
ECCE 189 Responsive Child-Centered Environments IT On Campus 4
ECCE 193 Child-Centered Partnerships I Online 4
ECCE 195 Practicum I On Campus 45
FAM 180 Family Dynamics On Campus 3
PSYC 240 Child Development On Campus 3
Total 24
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
ECCE 293 Child-Centered Partnerships IL On Campus 3
ECCE 294 Practicum IT On Campus 6
Total 9

Program Summary

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) students
will study many facets of early learning and child
development, focussing 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.

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.

selkirk.ca/ecce

LENGTH OF STUDY:
9 Months / 2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate / Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

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 (Inclusive Practice/
Infant and Toddler Care) at Selkirk College 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 (please scroll down if you feel
you aren't quite there yet):

ACADEMIC 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

NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
— Meet the general entrance requirements for
admission to Selkirk College

— Resume
— Acompleted health information form

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

— Criminal Record Check with Ministry of Justice
— Two completed personal reference forms
— Driver's license is recommended

selkirk.ca/programs