Early Childhood Care and Education (Infant and Toddler) – Human Services Diploma
Program Details
Diploma in Human Services with a concentration in Early Childhood Care and Education - Infant Toddler
Overview
Program Summary
These programs provide the second year of training in a specific human services field and prepare students for work in a variety of multidisciplinary settings.
- Early Childhood Care & Education (Advanced Certificate - Infant Toddler)(ECCE)
Practicum experience in community agencies develops your working knowledge of partnerships, hands-on training in the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and employment opportunities within your client group.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Co-construct an authentic, effective and relevant learning experiences based on observation and documenting children’s emerging interests, skills and development
- Guide and facilitate learning developed through intentional provocations that support all domains of development
- Interpret and guide children’s behaviour in a respectful and responsive manner to support healthy social development
- Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that fosters individuality and exploration while adhering to recognized regulation
- Apply and interpret relevant regulations and policies in order to perform required administrative responsibilities within the early childhood field
- Develop a trusting and collaborative relationship with each family that honours diversity, values and culture
- Interact ethically, culturally, and inclusively using appropriate oral, non-verbal and written communication skills with children, families, colleagues and community
- Develop a network of community and inter-professional partnerships and advocate for the needs of families and individuals
- Demonstrate positive, compassionate and ethical work behaviours while reflecting on the impact of personal values and attitudes on the development of healthy relationships with children and their families
- Promote a collaborative environment which is respectful of individual differences, encourages diversity and celebrates effective communication
- Advocate for the resources required to deliver quality programs by creating public awareness and obtaining recognition for the profession
- Exhibit positive professional behaviours, critical thinking and a commitment to lifelong learning that maximize opportunities for successful employment, increased responsibilities and career advancement
- Participate in a mentorship relationship by sharing professional experience, being a positive role model and being an effective team member
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher
- Applicants who have previously completed a related certificate and are returning for entry into the second year of a Human Services Diploma are required to provide evidence of completion of a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent within the last five years. Acceptance for those who graduated prior to five years will be based on evidence of work in the human service field and/or professional development.
- Applicants with 30 university transfer credits related to human services work, work experience in a related field, and the personal suitability requirements of the certificate programs will be considered for entry into the second year of a Human Services diploma on an individual basis.
Additional Requirements
- An official copy of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts
- Two completed Human Services reference forms
- Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear chest X-ray that is less than 6 months old for those who have been requested to have this from our community partners
- A current criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice. Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement; acceptance into field placement is a requirement for program promotion.
- Current resumé
- Personal statement of interest (250 words)
- An orientation session is required and will be arranged by the program designate
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE& DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Students applying to the diploma program immediately following completion of a Human Services Certificate Program, may request that the contents of their file be transferred.
2. PART-TIME STUDIES IN HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
a) Acceptance to an individual course does not constitute admission to the program. All program admissions will be considered according to Part I, A: Admissions Requirements.
b) The ECCE, EACSW, SSW Certificate programs and the Human Services Diploma program may be completed on a part-time basis depending on number of spaces available. Students choosing to complete a program on a part time basis must meet with a program coordinator, councillor and/or School Chair at the time of acceptance to plan a course of studies.
c) Students who have been accepted for part time studies and are in good standing academically will normally be accepted upon re-application to the next term. Refer to Part II, Section B, Promotions re: academic requirements.
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
B. PROMOTION
1. In order to progress to the next semester, the following requirements must be met.
a) Completion of all courses in the semester with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a grade of a “C” or better in all semester courses.
b) Promotion to the second year of the Diploma program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.33 during the first year of studies or School Chair approval
2. Promotion to practicum will be determined by the following criteria:
a) A grade of "C" or better in all required courses as defined in Part II, C, Graduation Requirements.
b) Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit a student's acceptance in field placement agencies. Ability to be accepted into field placement is a requirement for admission and promotion.
3. A student’s performance will be reviewed by program faculty when:
a) Grades in one or more courses fall below a “C”.
b) Unacceptable behaviour, inappropriate interpersonal skills, and/or patterns of absence are displayed (as outlined in program policies).
c) On probation.
4. Considerations for practicum placement:
a) Practicum placements are normally completed within the College region.
b) To avoid a conflict of interest, students are expected to inform instructors of agencies where family and/or personal connections exist.
c) Practicum placements will be arranged by a program instructor.
d) Agency staff will be informed if a student has refused to sign a waiver authorizing the College to share personal information about the student with agency staff.
5. Students will not be placed in practicum based on the following:
a) The student has not demonstrated readiness for practicum placement.
b) Two agencies refuse to accept the student in practicum placement.
c) The student lacks means of transportation.
6. Practicum evaluation will be based on:
a) A review of the student's performance in relation to stated course competencies.
b) A joint review comprised of college instructor, agency supervisor and student.
c) Completed practicum assignments.
In order to graduate with Honors students must meet all program requirements with no grades less than a B- and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Program Courses
Upon successful completion of your first year below are the second year courses.
Term 4
Required courses
ECCE200 | Infant Growth and Development | 2.00 | 30 |
ECCE260 | Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs | 2.00 | 30 |
HSER254 | Core Concepts in Human Services | 3.00 | 45 |
HSER258 | Fundamentals of Change I | 3.00 | 45 |
HSER267 | Leadership in Human Services | 3.00 | 45 |
INDG287 | Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices | 3.00 | 45 |
Term 5
Required courses
ECCE285 | Practices With Infants and Toddlers | 6.00 | 90 |
ENGL111 | Introduction to Literature | 3.00 | 45 |
HSER255 | Professional Foundations for Human Services | 3.00 | 45 |
HSER259 | Fundamentals of Change II | 3.00 | 45 |
PSYC101 | Introductory Psychology II | 3.00 | 60 |
Term 6
Required courses
ECCE282 | Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum | 2.00 | 36 |
ECCE286 | Infant Toddler Practicum | 6.00 | 200 |
Additional Program Policies