Early Childhood Care and Education – Infant/Toddler Advanced Certificate
Program Details
Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education: Infant Toddler
Overview
Program Summary
The courses in this program meet the educational requirements of the BC ECE Registry Special Needs Educator Certification.
These courses may be used as credits toward the Human Services Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplines
- Use effective interpersonal skills, including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts
- Understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing
- Practice from an ethic of inclusivity
- Establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally
- Engage in critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completion of an Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate from an approved BC institution
- BC high school graduation or equivalent
- English 12 or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or better or a minimum LPI score of level 4
Additional Requirements
No additional requirements for this program.
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and a minimum of 60% or better in all semester courses.
Program Courses
Term 1
Required courses
ECCE200 | Infant Growth and Development | 2.00 | 30 |
ECCE260 | Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs | 2.00 | 30 |
HSER267 | Leadership in Human Services | 3.00 | 45 |
Term 2
Required courses
ECCE285 | Practices With Infants and Toddlers | 6.00 | 90 |
Term 3
Required courses
ECCE282 | Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum | 2.00 | 36 |
ECCE286 | Infant Toddler Practicum | 6.00 | 200 |
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