Early Childhood Care and Education
3-Term Certificate (9 month) at Castlegar
Admission Requirements
Students may complete the program on a full or part-time basis. Each term will include courses available in a distance or on-line format. In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, an applicant must meet the following Early Childhood Care and Education program requirements:
- Grade 12 or its equivalent (consideration will be given to mature students).
- English 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.
- Transcripts of secondary and post-secondary education.
- Résumé.
- A completed health information form
- Documentation of successful completion of 60 hours of supervised paid or volunteer work with groups of young children.
- Completed Selkirk College application form.
- Completed criminal record check.
- All applicants must complete assessment tests in reading, writing and math before registration.
- Two completed personal reference forms.
- Driver's license is recommended.
N.B. A scheduled orientation and interview session with Early Childhood Care and Education instructors will be held to discuss the nature of the ECCE program and requirements for practicum placements.
Notes
- Students may apply for a license to practice as an ECE Assistant after successful completion of 1st semester (ECCE 186).
- The Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate program is the prerequisite for post-basic training programs.
- All students must earn an approved First-Aid certificate prior to receiving their Early Childhood Care and Education certificate.
- In addition to usual expenses for fees and books, students have added expenses for regular travel to area early childhood centres. Individuals enrolling in the program are advised that access to a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel to centres is the responsibility of the student.
