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(EMAT), administered by the College.
Semester 2 January - May
Early Childhood
(Students whose assessments show
ECE 153
The Child in Society
difficulties in English must participate in
ECE 155
Theories and Practices of ECE
Education
English upgrading offered at CNC before
ECE 166
Program Development
entering the program.) It is strongly recom-
ECE 172
Health, Safety and Nutrition in
Certificate
mended that you write the EMAT early.
ECE
ECE 174
Interacting with Families
3.
Mature student status (please consult a
• Full-time or part-time • Starts:
ECE 177
Human Relations in Early
CNC counsellor/advisor) plus completion
September (full-time and part-time)
Childhood Settings
of an English assessment administered by
or January (part-time only) • Fees,
ECE 199
Practicum: Level I and Level II
the College.
entire program: $3,496 • Nine
4.
a) Preference is given to applicants with
months • Quesnel and Prince
Selection criteria
30 hours’ paid/volunteer experience in
George; individual courses may be
If there are more qualified applicants than the
an early childhood setting (e.g., group
number of seats, the following selection
available at other campuses
daycare centre, preschool and strong
criteria will be used:
start programs). Please provide a letter
signed by a Licensed Early Childhood
1.
Work experience in an early childhood
Careers
Educator attesting to your ability to
centre: A minimum of 30 hours of paid or
This program prepares you to work with
work with children and outlining your
volunteer experience in an early childhood
young children in a variety of settings:
work hours.
setting: 10 points
• Child care centres
b) An additional letter of reference
2.
Letters of reference:
attesting to your personal suitability for
• Preschools
a) One letter of recommendation from the
early childhood education.
work experience program supervisor:
• Supported child care programs
5.
Attendance at a spring orientation session.
5 points
• Aboriginal supported child care programs
6.
A written statement (at least 300 words)
b) A second letter of reference from an
• Infant and family development programs
describing career goals, special interests
educator, employer, or other
and reasons for seeking entrance to the
professional, recommending the
• Social service agencies
program.
applicants acceptance in the program:
• Libraries
5 points
7.
Documents certifying current immuni-
• Hospital playrooms
zations and TB screening. These must be
3.
Previous academic experience: Relevant
on official College forms (supplied with
post-secondary courses with a “C” grade
• School District StrongStart programs
acceptance), and must be submitted
or better (2 points per course to a
• Child development centres
maximum of 10 points): 10 points
before the program starts.
• Owner/operators of early learning
4.
Attendance at spring orientation:
8.
You’ll be required to undergo a criminal
programs
Participation in all orientation activities: 10
record search, Schedule B, through the
Ministry of Public Safety and Solictor
points
Finishing a program in early childhood
education is the first step towards becoming
General. The cost is your responsibility. A
5.
Written statement (describing career
licensed to practice as a Early Childhood
search which identifies relevant criminal
goals, special interests, and reasons for
convictions may prevent you from
Educator in BC.
seeking entrance into the program):
entering into a practicum or clinical
setting. Students who cannot complete
a) Clearly stated reasons for applying: 5
Admission requirements
the practicum or clinical component
points
cannot graduate from the program.
1. Successful completion of one of the
b) Congruence between personal goals
following:
and program goals: 5 points
- Grade 12 (with English 12 or English
Program outline
Maximum points = 50 points
12: First Peoples with a minimum “C”
Semester 1 September - December
grade) or
ECE 151
Child Growth and Development
Post-Basic Courses
- ABE/CCP Advanced Certificate plus
ECE 154
Theories and Practices of ECE
English 050 with a minimum “C” grade
ECE 165 Program Development
These courses provide graduates of the Early
or
ECE 170
Observing and Recording
Childhood Education Certificate program with
Behaviour
the post-basic training necessary to qualify as
- GED Certificate plus English 050 or
ECE 176 Human Relations in Early
an Infant and Toddler Supervisor or
English 12 with a “C” grade or better.
Childhood Settings
Supported Child Care Supervisor. Courses
2. Completion of the English component of
are offered on a part-time basis in response
ECE 190 Practicum: Level I and Level II
the English and Math Achievement Test
ENGL 155
Developmental English
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to demand. For more information, contact the
•
Study break: March 4 - 8, 2013
Admissions office.
•
Practicum: April 22 - May 31, 2012
You must have successfully completed the
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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
Infant Growth and Development
ECE 252
Administration of ECE Programs
ECE 272
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
ECE 274
Interacting with Families
Infant and Toddler Supervisor
ECE 255
Care and Guidance of Infants
and Toddlers
ECE 290
and 291
Practicum
Supported Child Care Supervisor
ECE 256
Introduction to Inclusive Child
Care
ECE 257
Programming for Inclusive Child
Care
ECE 292
and 293
Practicum
You might also be interested in . . .
• Community Support Worker Certificate
• Early Childhood Education Certificate,
Aboriginal
• Education Assistant Certificate
• Health Care Assistant Certificate
• Social Service Worker Certificate
• Social Service Worker Diploma
• Social Service Worker (UT) Diploma
Important dates
For the Prince George campus only; contact
other campuses for their dates.
Fall term
• Classes: September 4 - December 14,
2012 (includes exams)
Spring term
• Classes: January 7 - April 19, 2013
(includes exams)
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