Credential:
Certificate
Program length:
2 Terms
Area:
Community Studies
School:
School of Community Studies
You can make a difference in the quality of early learning and child care that children and families access. This Early Childhood Education and Development (ECE) certificate program prepares you to support children and families with high quality practices founded on knowledge of current research and theories that are responsive to the development and uniqueness of the children you work with. During the program, you will engage in experiential learning opportunities in your community through two practicum placements. You will grow your knowledge of child development, play, and program planning, through the lens of Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework (2014).
Graduates are eligible for Level 2 Early Childhood Educator certification from the Alberta Government.
The ECE certificate program is offered full-time or part-time through online delivery. Most courses are delivered fully online with no real-time participation required, with the exception being a weekly practicum seminar that is delivered live online. Practicum placement hours must be completed physically onsite at a licensed childcare program in Alberta. Students can take the program from anywhere in Alberta.
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A current Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) must be submitted prior to practicum placements. The existence of a criminal record may postpone or prevent clinical, practicum, or field work placements and, subsequently, successful completion of the program.
To enhance your educational experience and streamline document tracking and management, you will be required to purchase and use a software tool for data tracking and communication called CompTracker. This tool is designed to meet the specific needs of your practicum course, ensuring everything runs efficiently, and it keeps all your practicum documents easily accessible on either your personal mobile device (Apple or Android) or on the secure website. No more lost forms! With this software you will be able to receive real-time feedback, and it promotes consistency and transparency in communication.
CompTracker software is a required resource for your program and access must be purchased at the start of each term to receive course credit. The purchase price is $50 plus GST per practicum course and is payable when you login to download the software. Full details and training on this app will be provided to you in your course. The device and browser specifications are available at www.studentlogbook.com/requirements.
Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.
You need one of the following options:
For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.
Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.
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Bow Valley College
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
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