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CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Integrated
Do you want to work with children, but need to improve your English?
This program is a combination of English as a Second Language (or
high school level English), theory in child development,
communication, and programming with practical applications of
knowledge and skills. Graduates are able to provide quality
childcare to young children in various settings
and be eligible for Level 2 Child Care Worker certification. One
hundred per cent of graduates of this program find work in their
field.
Note: This program is being offered at our Franklin Station Campus.
Please visit our website at bowvalleycollege.ca/franklinstation for
more
information.
COURSES IN PROGRAM* (Subject To Change)
Note: Applicants who have not completed high school English should
take
the English 10-2, 20-2 and 30-2 courses. Applicants whose first
language is not English should take the English as a Second Language
for Careers
program.
College Success Skills
English 10-2 AND/OR
English 20-2 AND/OR
English 30-2 OR
English as a Second Language for Careers: Early Childhood
Education
First Aid and CPR Level C
Basic Computer Skills for Human Service Workers
College Success Skills
Child Development: an Introduction
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care
Program Planning for Early Learning and Child Care
Guiding Young Childrens Behaviour
Fundamentals of Written Communications
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
Developing Through Play
Creative Expression in Early Learning and Child Care
Literacy and Curriculum in the Early Years
Early Learning and Child Care Practicum I
Early Learning and Child Care Practicum II
Early Learning and Child Care Practicum III
Introduction to e-Portfolio
Career Skills Evaluation
* For more information on the individual courses in this program,
please refer to the glossary of courses on page 119.
CHECKLIST
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8
for further clarification.
Credit in either English 10-1 or 10-2 or equivalent
OR:
Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development
test (GED) with a standard score of 450 in Language Arts:
Reading and Writing
OR:
Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
Pre-Program Requirements
The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the first day
of classes:
Current Police Information Check (PIC) with vulnerable sector
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Note: Students who have not submitted their documents by the start
of the program will have their Letter of Admission withdrawn.
Transferability
Graduates of this program may be accepted into:
Bow Valley College Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year 2
Grand Prairie Regional College - Early Learning and Child Care
Year 2
Mount Royal College Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year 2
Lakeland College Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year 2
Medicine Hat College Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year
2
Some transfer credit is available from:
Lethbridge Community College
Medicine Hat College
Mount Royal College
Prairie Bible College
Fees & Dates
Dates: May 4, 2009
Program length: Three semesters plus one month
Fees: Tuition for this program is determined in negotiation
with
Alberta Human Resources and Employment (AHR&E).
Financial assistance:
Do you need additional funding?
If you are unemployed and can benefit from additional academic
preparation at the high school level you may be eligible for
funding support. To determine if you are eligible for the program
and funding support, please contact Bow Valley Colleges
Student Services at 403-410-1400.
Domestic Tuition $3,313.33
Semester 2 $3,313.33
Semester 3 $3,313.33
International Tuition $6,626.67
Semester 2 $6,626.67
Semester 3 $6,626.67
Student Card Fee $5.00
Semester 2 $5.00
Semester 3 $5.00
Student Association Fee $49.60
Semester 2 $49.60
Semester 3 $49.60
Materials Fee N/A
Semester 2 $35.00
Semester 3 $35.00
Domestic Health and Dental $127.00
Semester 2 $127.00
Semester 3 $127.00
International Health and Dental $240.00
Semester 2 $240.00
Semester 3 N/A
Total Tuition & Fees - Domestic $3,494.93
Semester 2 $3,529.93
Semester 3 $3,529.93
Total Tuition & Fees - International $7,048.27
Semester 2 $7,083.27
Semester 3 $6,843.27
* Fees subject to tuition increase.
Course
Descriptions
College Success
Skills
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Enhance and strengthen your skills for success for college and career.
Emphasis is on personal management, study skills, and critical
thinking.
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English 10-2
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This course prepares students for English 20-2. It
incorporates the six language arts of reading, writing, listening,
speaking, viewing and representation.
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English 20-2
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English 20-2 is designed to provide students with
functional English skills. Literature and practical English
skills that students need to help them in the workforce will be
studied. There is also an emphasis on improving reading and
writing skills.
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English 30-2
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English 30-2 incorporates the six language arts
(reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and
representation) in preparation for the requirements of the
English 30-2 diploma examination.
OR:
English as a Second Language for
Careers: Early Childhood Education
This program meets your the needs if you wish to study at the
post-secondary level, or enter a Canadian work environment.
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First Aid and CPR Level C
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This course provides instruction and practice in the
first-aid treatment of fractures, burns, cuts, wounds and other
injuries. Basic Rescuer CPR Level C is included.
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Basic Computer Skills for Human Service
Workers
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This course provides a solid introduction to basic
computer skills. Instruction and practice are provided in
Microsoft Word, Windows and Internet applications for the
workplace.
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