This program provides the content of the Early Childhood Education Basic program in addition to content specific to Children with Exceptionalities, involving working with children who require extra support in childcare settings.
This program gives the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary in the industry today based on the Ministry of Education and Child Care approved curriculum.
Students in this program will develop a broad range of skills through the study and practice of certified courses in order to develop and lead daily age-appropriate activities for children aimed to help promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive and early literacy development.
Students learn to observe children and communicate professionally, when appropriate, children’s progress and/or needs with parents, other staff members and individuals involved with the child’s development.
Graduates are eligible to apply for an Early Childhood Educator Certificate from the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
Sprott Shaw is a member of Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC).
Domestic Students:
International Students:
International students can meet the English requirement by completing or demonstrating one of the following four options:
Note: No Diploma will be issued for this program without the successful completion of Part I and II.
An Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate from Sprott Shaw College is given upon successful completion of all ECE Basic courses in this program.
After successful completion of this certified and approved ECE Certificate Program. Students will have to:
Successful completion of any of the following courses – EC100, EC110 or EC180 individually or as part of a program will allow the student to apply for assistant status. Successful completion of EC100 includes attendance of a minimum of 90 instructional/classroom hours to be eligible for this certificate.
Child Care sites may require more current and/or additional CRC (for instance: RCMP) and/or other immunizations (to be done at student’s expense) prior to practicum and/or observing. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Practicum sites are subject to availability.
Practicum training may be conducted in shifts to accommodate placement facilities’ needs (such as 8-hour shifts). Necessary Ministry licensing requirements will be included in the curriculum and scheduled throughout the program.
Students can expect to complete 1 – 3 hours of homework per day.
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