Early Childhood Education Certificate

Early Childhood Education Certificate

• Full-time or part-time • Starts:

grading before entering the pro-

Program outline

September (full-time and part-time)

gram. It is strongly recommended

Semester 1

September - December

that you write the EMAT early.

or January (part-time only) • Fees,

ECE 151

Child Growth and

entire program: $3,169 • Nine

3. Mature student status (please

Development

consult a CNC counsellor/advisor)

ECE 154

Theories and Practices

months • Quesnel and Prince

plus completion of an English assess-

of ECE

George; individual courses may be

ment administered by the College

ECE 165

Program Development

available at other campuses

(students whose assessments show

ECE 170

Observing and Record-

difficulties in English must partici-

ing Behaviour

pate in English upgrading before

ECE 176

Human Relations in

Careers

entering the program).

Early Childhood Settings

This program prepares you to work with

ECE 190

Practicum: Level I and

4. a) Preference is given to applicants

young children in a variety of settings:

Level II

with 30 hours’ paid/volunteer ex-

• Daycare centres

ENGL 155

Developmental English

perience in an early childhood

• Preschools

setting (e.g., group daycare cen-

Note 1: Students must receive an

tre, preschool and strong start

exempt or satisfactory standing in

• Supported childcare programs

programs). Please provide a letter

ENGL 155 before continuing with the

• Family development programs

signed by a Licensed Early Child-

second term.

• Social service agencies

hood Educator attesting to your

Note 2: Effective September 2012,

ability to work with children and

• Libraries

ENGL 155 will be removed from

outlining your work hours.

Semester 1

• Hospital playrooms

b) An additional letter of reference

Semester 2

January - May

• School District Strong Start programs

attesting to your personal suit-

ECE 153

The Child in Society

• Child Development Centres

ability for early childhood edu-

ECE 155

Theories and Practices

cation.

As well, some graduates own their own

of ECE

daycare centres or preschools. Finish-

5.

Attendance at a spring orientation

ECE 166

Program Development

ing a program in early childhood

session.

ECE 172

Health, Safety and

education is the first step towards be-

6.

A written statement (at least 300

Nutrition in ECE

coming a Certified Early Childhood

words) describing career goals,

ECE 174

Interacting with

Educator in BC.

special interests and reasons for

Families

seeking entrance to the program.

ECE 177

Human Relations in

Early Childhood

Admission requirements

7.

Documents certifying current

Settings

immunizations and TB screening.

1. Successful completion of one of the

ECE 199

Practicum: Level I and

These must be on official College

following:

Level II

forms (supplied with acceptance),

- Grade 12 (with English 12 or

and must be submitted before the

English 12: First Peoples with a

program starts.

Selection criteria

minimum “C” grade) or

8.

Effective January 2012: You’ll be

If there are more qualified applicants

- ABE/CCP Advanced Certificate

required to undergo a criminal

than the number of seats, the following

plus English 050 with a minimum

selection criteria will be used:

record search, Schedule B, through

“C” grade or

the Ministry of Public Safety and

1. Work experience in an early

- GED Certificate plus English 050

Solictor General. The cost is your

childhood centre: A minimum of 30

or English 12 with a “C” grade or

responsibility. A search which iden-

hours of paid or volunteer

better.

tifies relevant criminal convictions

experience in an early childhood

may prevent you from entering into

2. Effective September 2012: Com-

setting: 10 points

a practicum or clinical setting. Stu-

pletion of the English component of

2. Letters of reference:

dents who cannot complete the

the English and Math Achievement

practicum or clinical component

a) One letter of recommendation

Test (EMAT), administered by the

cannot graduate from the program.

from the work experience

College. If you score below the re-

program supervisor: 5 points

quired level, you must complete up-

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Early Childhood Education Certificate cont’d

b) A second letter of reference from

Core courses

Important dates

an educator, employer, or other

These core courses are required for

Prince George only; contact other

professional, recommending the

both specialties.

campuses for their dates.

applicants acceptance in the

ECE 251

Infant Growth and

Fall term

program: 5 points

Development

• Classes: September 6, 2011 -

3. Previous academic experience:

ECE 252

Administration of ECE

December 16, 2011 (includes exams)

Relevant post-secondary courses

Programs

with a “C” grade or better (2 points

ECE 272

Health, Safety, and

Spring term

per course to a maximum of 10

Nutrition

• Classes: January 3, 2012 - April 13,

points): 10 points

ECE 274

Interacting with Families

2012 (includes exams)

4. Attendance at spring orientation:

Infant and Toddler Supervisor

• Study break: February 27, 2012 -

Participation in all orientation

March 2, 2012

activities (e.g., group discussions,

ECE 255

Care and Guidance of

observations at the CNC daycare):

Infants and Toddlers

• Practicum: April 16, 2012 to May 25,

10 points

ECE 290

2011

and 291

Practicum

5. Written statement (describing

career goals, special interests, and

Revised: 11.12.02

Supported Child Care Supervisor

reasons for seeking entrance into

ECE 256

Introduction to Inclusive

the program):

Child Care

a) Clearly stated reasons for

ECE 257

Programming for

applying: 5 points

Inclusive Child Care

b) Congruence between personal

ECE 292

goals and program goals: 5

and 293

Practicum

points

Maximum points = 50 points

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Early Childhood Education Certificate

Certificate, Aboriginal

program with the post-basic training

• Education Assistant Certificate

necessary to qualify as an Infant and

• Health Care Assistant Certificate

Toddler Supervisor or Supported Child

Care Supervisor. Courses are offered

• Social Service Worker Certificate

on a part-time basis in response to

• Social Service Worker Diploma

demand. For more information, contact

the Admissions office.

• Social Service Worker (UT)

Diploma

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.

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StudentAid BC eligibility 

StudentAid BC is for British Columbians who need help to pay for their post-secondary education. Not everyone qualifies for student loans or other forms of assistance. Before you spend time in applying, make sure you understand all the eligibility criteria.

How to apply 

 See Applying to CNC 

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• Community Support Worker Certificate
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