Early Childhood Care and Education

CREDENTIAL: Diploma

Gain the knowledge and skills to specialize in the inclusive care and development of children aged 0-6 and children with special needs. Graduates qualify for the Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) and Special Needs Educator (SNE) certifications from the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Tuition: 7860*

Credential: Diploma

Length: 15 0 months

Hours: Part-time

Format: Class-based/Online

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Sep

What you will learn

On completion of the Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma, graduates will be able to:

Protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health and well-being of young children 0-6 years of age and implement effective inclusive practices in working with both typically developed and children with exceptionalities.

Develop and maintain a warm, caring, and responsive relationship with each child and with groups of children.

Administer daily experiences that support and promote children's physical, emotional, social, communication, cognitive, ethical and creative lives.

Use pedagogical narration to interpret and respond to every child's skills, abilities, interests and needs with special focus on infants and toddlers and children who need extra support.

Analyze variations in developing among young children 0-6.

Establish and maintain an open, cooperative relationship with each child's family.

Establish and maintain inclusive, supportive, collaborative relationships with others working in the early care and learning setting.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with the child.

Reflect on one's own knowledge, attitudes, and skills and take appropriate action for change.

Practice administrative and management skills as related to early care and learning settings.

Advocate for high-quality, accessible, comprehensive and inclusive early care and learning settings.

What to expect

Courses combine classroom lectures, presentations, discussions, practical exercises, and individual and group work. Students take an active role and learn by observing early childhood programs during field trips and off-site field studies. Students are exposed to the new ECCE resources SECD (Science of Early Child Development). Guest speakers are invited for every course in order to provide community awareness and connections for the students.

The class time includes the use of the ECCE Lab. The ECCE Lab is a combination of classroom space and several mock learning centers. The instructors incorporate the practical application in their lectures.

Practicum students receive on-site support and supervision from college instructors and sponsors who are qualified early childhood educators.

Admission requirements

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Recommended Characteristics

The Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma is designed to meet the needs of adult learners who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our community.

The following attributes are recommended:

????? Desire to work with children and families in early childhood programs and services

????? Previous experience in working with young children

????? Ability to communicate effectively in English

Courses

Plan of Study Grid
Term One		Credits
ECCE?1301	Foundations in ECCE	2.5
ECCE?1302	Field Study 1	1
ECCE?1303	Communications	1.5
ECCE?1304	Observing and Recording	2
?	Credits	7
Term Two
ECCE?1305	Child Growth 1	2
ECCE?1306	Field Study 2	1
ECCE?1307	The Learning Child	2
ECCE?1308	Field Study 3	1
?	Credits	6
Term Three
ECCE?1104	Child Growth 2	2
ECCE?1107	Guiding and Caring	2
ECCE?2305	Practicum 1	2.5
?	Credits	6.5
Term Four
ECCE?2301	Creative Art	2
ECCE?2302	Exploring Learning Environments	2
ECCE?2303	Field Study 4	1
ECCE?2304	Integrated Program Planning	1
ECCE?2306	Practicum 2	2.5
?	Credits	8.5
Term Five
ECCE?2102	Music and Movement	2
ECCE?2309	Ecology of Family	2
?	Credits	4
Term Six
ECCE?2308	Language and Literature	2
ECCE?2106	Field Study 5	1
ECCE?2115	Health, Safety and Nutrition	2
ECCE?2307	Practicum 3	4
?	Credits	9
Term Seven
ECCE?2313	Advanced Child Growth and Development IT/SN	2
ECCE?2314	Advanced Field Study IT/SN	1
ECCE?2315	Advanced Health, Safety and Nutrition IT/SN	2
?	Credits	5
Term Eight
ECCE?2200	Enhancing Family Relationships	2
ECCE?2300	Childcare Administration	2
?	Credits	4
Term Nine
ECCE?2320	Professional Perspectives	2
ECCE?2316	Role of the Caregiver IT	3
ECCE?2317	Role of the Caregiver SN	3
ECCE?2235	Infant Practicum	4
ECCE?2230	Special Needs Practicum 1	4
?	Credits	16
Term Ten
ECCE?2330	Special Needs Practicum 2	4
ECCE?2335	Toddler Practicum	4
?	Credits	8
?	Total Credits	74

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	35
Tuition	7860	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	0
College initiative	72
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	158
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	0
U-PASS	0
Graduation	0
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

ECE Student Bursary is open to all the ECCE students enrolled in an accredited ECE Post-Secondary institution. Please follow this link to download the application: http://www.ecebc.ca/programs/student_bursary.html

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.