Comments about Early Childhood Education Certificate - At the institution - Prince George - British Columbia
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Objectives
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 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.
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Academic title
Early Childhood Education Certificate
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Course description
Semester 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.
Post-basic courses
- ECE 251 Infant Growth and Development
- ECE 252 Administration of ECE Programs
- ECE 255 Care and Guidance of Infants and Toddlers
- ECE 256 Introduction to Inclusive Child Care
- ECE 257 Programming for Inclusive Child Care
- ECE 272 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- ECE 274 Interacting with Families
- ECE 290 & 291 Practicum
- ECE 292 & 293 Practicum