ObjectivesThis 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 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.
Course descriptionSemester 1 September to 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*
Semester 2 January to 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. Note: Students must maintain a minimum "C" grade in all first-semester courses to proceed to the Level II practicum.