Early Childhood Education Certificate

Full-time or part-time Starts: September (full-time and part-time) or January (part-time only) Fees, entire program: $3,155 Nine months Fort St. James, Quesnel and Prince George; individual courses may be available at other campuses Careers This program prepares you to work with young children in a variety of settings: Daycare centres Preschools Supported childcare programs Family development programs Social service agencies Libraries Hospital playrooms School District Strong Start programs Child Development Centres As well, some graduates own their own daycare centres or preschools. Finishing a program in early childhood education is the rst step towards becoming a Certied Early Childhood Educator in BC. Admission requirements 1. Successful completion of one of the following: - Grade 12 (with English 12 or English 12: First Peoples with a minimum C grade) or - ABE/CCP Advanced Certicate plus English 050 with a minimum C grade or - GED Certicate plus English 050 or English 12 with a C grade or better. 2. Completion of the English component of the English and Math Achievement Test (EMAT), administered by the College, before the
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rst semester. Students whose test results show difculties in English must take a developmental program. (Effective September 2012: 2. Completion of the English component of the English and Math Achievement Test (EMAT), administered by the College. If you score below the required level, you must complete upgrading before entering the program. It is strongly recommended that you write the EMAT early.) 3. Mature student status (please consult a CNC counsellor/advisor) plus completion of an English assessment administered by the College (students whose assessments show difculties in English must participate in English upgrading before entering the program). 4. a) Preference is given to applicants with 30 hours paid/volunteer experience in an early childhood setting (e.g., group daycare centre, preschool and strong start programs). Please provide a letter signed by a Licensed Early Childhood Educator attesting to your ability to work with children and outlining your work hours. b) An additional letter of reference attesting to your personal suitability for early childhood education. 5. Attendance at a spring orientation session. 6. A written statement (at least 300 words) describing career goals, special interests and reasons for seeking entrance to the program. 7. Documents certifying current immunizations and TB screening. These must be on ofcial College forms (supplied with acceptance), and must be submitted before the program starts.
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8. Youll be required to undergo two criminal record searches, one through the RCMP and one through the Attorney Generals Ofce. The cost is your responsibility. A search which identies relevant criminal convictions may prevent you from entering into a practicum or clinical setting. Students who cannot complete the practicum or clinical component cannot graduate from the program. Program outline Semester 1 ECE 151 ECE 154 ECE 165 ECE 170 ECE 176 ECE 190 ENGL 155 September December Child Growth and Development Theories and Practices of ECE Program Development Observing and Recording Behaviour Human Relations in Early Childhood Settings Practicum: Level I and Level II Developmental English

Note 1: Students must receive an exempt or satisfactory standing in ENGL 155 before continuing with the second term. Note 2: Effective September 2012, ENGL 155 will be removed from Semester 1 Semester 2 ECE 153 ECE 155 ECE 166 ECE 172 ECE 174 ECE 177 January May The Child in Society Theories and Practices of ECE Program Development Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE Interacting with Families Human Relations in Early Childhood Settings Practicum: Level I and Level II

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Selection criteria If there are more qualied applicants than the number of seats, the following selection criteria will be used: 1. Work experience in an early childhood centre: A minimum of 30 hours of paid or volunteer experience in an early childhood setting: 10 points 2. Letters of reference: a) One letter of recommendation from the work experience program supervisor: 5 points b) A second letter of reference from an educator, employer, or other professional, recommending the applicants acceptance in the program: 5 points 3. Previous academic experience: Relevant post-secondary courses with a C grade or better (2 points per course to a maximum of 10 points): 10 points 4. Attendance at spring orientation: Participation in all orientation activities (e.g., group discussions, observations at the CNC daycare): 10 points 5. Written statement (describing career goals, special interests, and reasons for seeking entrance into the program): a) Clearly stated reasons for applying: 5 points b) Congruence between personal goals and program goals: 5 points Maximum points = 50 points Post-Basic Courses These courses provide graduates of the Early Childhood Education Certificate program with the post-basic training necessary to qualify as an Infant and Toddler Supervisor or Supported Child Care Supervisor. Courses are offered on a part-time basis in response to

demand. For more information, contact the Admissions office. You must have successfully completed the Early Childhood Education Certificate program to register and receive credit for these courses. Non-credit students (e.g., family day care providers) and general interest students will be accepted if spaces are available. Core courses These core courses are required for both specialties. ECE 251 ECE 252 ECE 272 ECE 274 Infant Growth and Development Administration of ECE Programs Health, Safety, and Nutrition Interacting with Families

(Prince George only; contact other campuses for their dates.) Fall term Classes: September 7, 2010 December 17, 2010 (includes exams) Spring term Classes: January 4, 2011 April 15, 2011 (includes exams) Study break: February 28, 2011 March 4, 2011 Practicum: April 18 to May 27, 2011
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Infant and Toddler Supervisor ECE 255 ECE 290 and 291 Care and Guidance of Infants and Toddlers Practicum

Supported Child Care Supervisor ECE 256 ECE 257 ECE 292 and 293 Introduction to Inclusive Child Care Programming for Inclusive Child Care Practicum

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