| Province | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Stenberg College |
| Program Categories | Education |
| Program Duration | 29 weeks |
| Program Intakes | January, March & August |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | StudentAid BC, Scholarship, Line Of Credit |
About the Program
Our Post-Basic diploma is 29 weeks and includes 12 weeks of practicum experience. You will gain the skills to support infants and toddlers (children from infancy to three years of age), and children with special needs. It will also prepare you for a broader range of administrative responsibilities, including working in a supervisory capacity as a manager, consultant, or daycare owner.
Neuroscience research states that early brain development, particularly from birth to five years, establishes the foundation for all the cognitive learning, health and social relationships that will follow a child in their life. This program introduces you to relevant and related research and science, so that you can best support children during this time. By the end of the program, you will better understand the growth and development patterns of infants and toddlers, and be able to identify typical and atypical patterns of development. This ability will be essential in your role as an infant, toddler, and special needs educator.
This program is offered in a combined delivery format, in which all theory courses are delivered through guided online learning, combined with in-class sessions every other Saturday. This flexible delivery format is designed for individuals who may be balancing other responsibilities, such as work and/or family. If you are currently working as an ECE and your facility cares for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs, you may be able to complete your practicum at your place of work.
This program is recognized by the?B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development?s ECE Registry.
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites:
Successful completion of an?ECE Basic (Certificate)?level program
Acceptable?Criminal Record Review?with Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
