Early Childhood Education Certificate

Full time
Starts September 2011

Program Guide - admission requirements and program outline from CNC.

Information pack for applicants issued by Quesnel Campus.

Applicants are required to complete both an Application Form and a Volunteer Experience Form

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 first step towards becoming a Certified Early Childhood Educator in BC.

Courses

Course Descriptions are available on the course list, in the Program Guide or Information Pack

Semester 1
September – December
ECE 151 Child Growth and Development
ECE 154 Theories and Practices of ECE
ECE 165 Program Development
ECE 170 Observing and Recording Behaviour
ECE 176 Human Relations in Early Childhood Settings
ECE 190 Practicum: Level I and Level II
ENGL 155 Developmental English

Note: Students must receive an exemptor satisfactory standing in ENGL 155 before continuing with the second term.

Semester 2 January – May
ECE 153 The Child in Society
ECE 155 Theories and Practices of ECE 
ECE 166 Program Development
ECE 172 Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE
ECE 174 Interacting with Families
ECE 177 Human Relations in Early Childhood Settings
ECE 199 Practicum: Level I and Level II