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Description:
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The Northern Lights College Early Childhood Education Certificate program responds to community and individual training and education needs by employing flexible, accessible modes of course delivery. Completion of the Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares students to work in licensed Early Childhood settings in the province of BC.
Student acceptance into the Early Childhood Education Certificate program is contingent upon academic and personal suitability to working with young children.
We believe in working cooperatively with other institutions to meet the needs of the learner. Students may complete the program within their own community through the use of technology.
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Certification:
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Certificate (Basic); Diploma (Post Basic)
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Program Contact:
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Kathy Handley
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khandley@nlc.bc.ca
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Dean:
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Craig Herbert
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Admission Requirements:
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• Northern Lights College Application Fee. Your application will not be processed without this fee unless you already have an NLC student number.
• A completed College Application Form. Please specify that you are applying to the ECE Certificate program.
• Completed questionnaire
- Official Transcripts from all previous post secondary institutions attended.
*Official transcripts are sealed by the sending institute. They must be received by the HDEC Department in unopened (sealed) condition.
• A comprehensive letter stating your background, interest, and goals for taking the Early Childhood Education Certificate Program.
• Two current letters of reference (must be written and dated within the last year), attesting to the applicant's personal suitability for working with young children.
• A current certificate of good health from your doctor (form included in application package on website). If you are currently employed in a Licensed ECE setting, then you may submit a copy of the health certificate from your personnel file.
*A Criminal Record Check will be required once a student has been accepted in to the program. See ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Program Length (Weeks):
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Full-time - 38 weeks
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Program Length (Hours):
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980 hours
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Program Intake Start:
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Full time - September - June, September - August or January - December.
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Program Intake Finish:
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Full time - September - June, September - August or January - December.
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Available Seats:
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Based on capacity
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Application Deadline:
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May 1 for Fall (September) Admission; October 1 for Winter (January) Admission;
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Career Prospects:
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Early Childhood Educator in a licensed group childcare centre (30 months to 5yrs.) or preschool, Program Supervisor, Assistant Director of an preschool or school age centre, Director of a preschool or school age centre, Nursery School Director, Family Child Care Provider, Child Development Counsellor, Family Resource Centre Coordinator, Child Care Co-ordinator, ECE Researcher, Strong Start Facilitator.
Daycare programs, Young Parent Programs, Drop in Programs, Home Visit Programs, Provincial Licensing Officer, Holiday Destination Children's Program worker, Child Advocate, Nanny, Respite Provider
*The NLC ECE Certificate program meets provincial training requirements for Early Childhood Educators in the province of BC. In addition to the education requirements, individuals must also complete 500 hours of work experience in the field under the direction of a licensed ECE to qualify for a License to Practice as an Early Childhood Educator. For additional information regarding provincial training requirements and career prospects, students may visit the Early Childhood Educator Registry website at http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/ece/index.htm
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Affiliations:
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N/A
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Additional Requirements and Supplies:
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• ECE Certificate (Basic) Tuition: $3895.97
• ECE Diploma Tuition: $2226.60
• Distance Fees: $114
• Textbooks (Costs Vary)
• Once accepted into the program a Materials Fee of $30 (for the Certificate Program) or $20 (for the Diploma Program) is required to hold a seat.
• The mandatory Criminal Record Review (CRR) service costs $20.
ALL COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Eligibility for Canada Student Loans:
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Yes
Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
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Required Minimum Grade:
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60% or a 'C' within each course
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Residency Requirements:
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25%
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Additional Information:
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Application Procedure:
Click here to go to the ECE subsite.
Program Intake:
Full time - September - June, September - August or January - December. Part-time students may begin their studies in September, January or April - and may take up to ten years to complete. A ten month, full-time Certificate program is possible with a September start and June completion. The duration of study for the certificate program with an intake date, other than September, will vary in length due to course offerings schedules and student course selection.
*Students can only complete the full program in ten months if they begin in September. Students are advised to review academic planning information in the HDEC Student Handbook or contact the department to obtain program planning advice.
Location:
Distributed delivery - the entire program is completed through distance education using a blended model including online and teleconference modes of delivery.
Students complete practice within their own communities provided the options exist for acceptable placements. Students unable to locate suitable practicum placements in their own community, may need to relocate to another community for one or more of the practice.
Face-to-face offerings are available within the Northern Lights College Region (contingent on student enrollment or special project offering).
Required Courses: (list courses required to complete credential)
Early Childhood Education Certificate
ENGL 099 - 3 credits – Foundational Writing (45 hours)
ECED 101- 3 credits – Principles and Practices I (45 hours)
ECTA 101 - 3 credits – Introduction to Life-Span Development (45 hours)
ECED 102 - 3 credits – Principles and Practices II (45 hours)
ECED 103 - 3 credits – Curriculum Development I: Math, Science, and
Social Studies (45 hours)
ECED 107 - 2 credits – Health, Safety and Nutrition (30 hours)
ECED 109A - 3 credits – Field Placement I (Practicum I) (130 hours)
ECED 110 - 3 credits – Field Placement II (Practicum II) (130 hours)
ECED 111 - 4 credits – Field Placement III (Final Practicum) (165 hours)
ECED 112 - 2 credits – Interacting with Families ((30 hours)
ECED 113 - 2 credits – Language and Literature for Young Children (30 hours)
ECTA 115 - 2 credits – Guiding and Caring (30 hours)
ECED 116 - 2 credits – Strategies for Supporting and Managing Behaviour (30 hours)
ECED 118 - 3 credits – Curriculum Development II: Art, Music, Movement,
and Drama (45 hours)
ECTA 119 - 1 credit – Introduction to Observing and Recording (15 hours)
ECED 120 - 3 credits – Child Development (45 hours)
ECTA 121 - 3 credits – Interpersonal Communications (45 hours)
ECED 150 - 2 credits – The Early Childhood Education Professional (30 hours)
Students are required to check course pre-requisites as some courses do have pre-requisites or co-requisites.
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