Human Services Diploma: Early Childhood Care and Education
2-Year Diploma at Castlegar
Delivered with the following methods: On Campus
Program Calendar
2012
- January 3 - Winter semester instruction begins
- February 13 - 17 - Reading break
- April 5 - Winter semester instruction ends
- April 23 - Spring term begins
- September 4 – Get Connected student orientation
- September 5 – Fall semester instruction begins
- December 7 – Fall semester instruction ends
- December 10 – 21 – Fall semester examinations
2013
- January 2 – Winter semester instruction begins
- February 11-15 – Reading Break
- April 5 – Winter semester instruction ends
- April 8-16 – Winter semester examinations
Program Objectives
A Human Services Diploma Program is available at Selkirk College. An Articulation Agreement is TBA.
Additional Information
- Completion of this diploma will meet the educational requirement for a BC Infant/Toddler license to practice.
- The Diploma program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Full-time students will be given priority status.
- Students attending full- or part-time with the intent of completing the full Diploma program are required to attend a program orientation in early September.
- All practicum sites require an up-to-date criminal records check.
- Students entering the second year without a Selkirk College Human Services certificate program must schedule an interview with the School Chair.
- Students must be computer literate.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, an applicant must meet the following Human Service Diploma entrance requirements:
- A certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) with an overall GPA of "B", or School Chair approval. Applicants whose credential was earned more than five years ago are required to meet School Chair approval based on evidence of related work in Human Services or Continuing Education.
- A résumé and two letters of reference from people who can attest to your suitability to the human services field. Students who have graduated from a Selkirk Human Services Certificate program in the past two years are exempted from this requirement.
Career Potential
The Diploma program prepares students to work with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings such as schools, community centres, government agencies, correctional or residential programs, and early childhood education settings. Students are prepared to take on more advanced practice in a team setting. Also students are prepared to continue their studies in degree programs.
Note: With increased employer expectations for work readiness, the Human Services Diploma broadens one's scope of employment and income potential.
Approximate Expenses
Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.
Program Courses
Course of Studies
Translation key:
- Crd = Credits
- Lec = Lecture Hours per week;
- Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
| Course | Name | Cred | Lec | Ttl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Term 3 |
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| Responsive Inclusive Environments | 8 | 6 | 8 | |
| HSER 254 | Core Concepts in Human Services | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| HSER 258 | Fundamentals of Change I | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 (D) | Introductory Psychology II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Total: | 17 | 15 | 18 | |
| Course | Name | Cred | Lec | Ttl |
Term 4 |
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| Practices in Supported Child Development | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| HSER 255 | Professional Foundations for Human Services | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| HSER 259 | Fundamentals of Change 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Supervision in Human Service Agencies | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| ENGL 111 (D) |
Introduction to Literature | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PSYC 241 (D) | Adult Development | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Total: | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
| Course | Name | Cred | Lec | Ttl |
Term 5 |
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| Supported Child Development Block Practicum | 5 | 0 | 200 | |
| Total: | 5 | 0 | 200 | |
ECCE 289 Responsive Inclusive Environments
In this course students will have an opportunity to learn about ways of understanding and working with infants, toddlers and young children who have extra support needs within a variety of early childhood settings. An inclusive approach with a foundation in knowledge of child development theory will be presented with an emphasis on individual planning, facilitating inclusionary practise and working collaboratively with families, professionals and community services.
HSER 254 Core Concepts in Human Services
This course introduces students to the concepts of theory and practice in Human Services and the interrelationship between the two. A number of theoretical perspectives on change, such as developmental, feminist and multicultural, are explored both from a Social Work and Child and Youth Care practice perspective. Each approach offers a basis for understanding the change process and supporting behavioural change. These approaches offer the basis for developing a beginning of an integrated knowledge base for approaching practice.
Prerequisites:
HS Certificate or Instructor’s permission.
HSER 258 Fundamentals of Change I
This course is designed to assist the student to develop self-awareness as a helper and to develop both an understanding and a beginning level of skill. Students are required to participate in exercises, role plays, simulations and video taping in interviews and counselling in order to accomplish the course objectives.
Prerequisites:
HS Certificate or Instructor's permission.
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology II
Topics include thinking and other cognitive processes, development of the individual, personality, behaviour disorders, health and social psychology. Other topics are added at the discretion of the instructor. Class demonstrations and activities are used to illustrate concepts.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 100 with a grade of "C" or better or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.
This course is available via Distance Education.
ECCE 287 Practices in Supported Child Development
In this course learners will study characteristics of exceptionalities in young children and their behavioural implication within inclusive environments. Understanding of the developmental and learning implications of developmental delays and of specific disabilities and health related issues will be the basis for learning specialized techniques and strategies that facilitate development and learning. Communication abilities of the child and ways of enhancing communication will be studied.
HSER 255 Professional Foundations for Human Services
The foundations of human services professional practices are explored through an examination of the issues surrounding professional identity, ethical practice, and the interdisciplinary team approach. The skills required for communicating as a professional and as a team member, both oral and written, are developed throughout the course.
Prerequisites:
HS Certificate or Instructor's permission.
HSER 259 Fundamentals of Change 2
This course is designed to assist students to build advanced helping skills on the base developed in HSER 258. Students learn to use their helping relationships and interpersonal communication skills within the framework of the helping process model. Students are required to demonstrate their skill development on video tape, as well as demonstrate analytical skills that will require both self-awareness and knowledge of the helping model. The focus is on the skills required to carry out action planning, support of action and evaluating of outcome in helping interventions.
Prerequisites:
HS Certificate or Instructor’s permission.
HSER 267 Supervision in Human Service Agencies (Recommended Elective)
Human Service agencies are labour-intensive organizations which invest most of their financial resources in personnel who are engaged in delivering front-end or "hands-on" services. This course will explore the issues around the selection and supervision of staff and assist the participants to develop skills in managing staff in a way that will promote productivity while meeting the needs of these employees.
Prerequisites:
Certificate in ECCE, SSW, CCSW or 30 credits of University Transfer credit including ENGL 110/111 and PSYC 100/101 OR PLA indicating equivalent knowledge and skill to an ECCE, SSW or CCSW certificate.
ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature
Students needing a year of introductory English may choose to take English 110/111 or English 112/114. English 112/114 focuses on reading and interpretation of literature, and is an attractive alternative to English 110/111 for students wishing to continue in the study of Arts or Humanities.
English 111 is a one-semester introduction to literary genres through the study of drama, poetry, the short story, and the novel. The course will give students the opportunity to read, discuss, and write about texts in the different genres.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course is available via Distance Education.
PSYC 241 Adult Development
An introduction to normal adult development, this course examines critical issues and theories of adolescence, and early, middle and late adulthood.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 100/101 or equivalent or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.
This course is available via Distance Education.
ECCE 292 Supported Child Development Block Practicum
This practicum experience is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with children with extra support needs in group settings. The student will complete the practicum in an inclusive child care program which serves children with diverse abilities and needs. Focus will be upon practical application of specialty skills in planning, implementing and evaluating daily programs, as well as demonstrating team building skills and facilitating inter and transdisciplinary cooperation.
Staff
The following staff are associated with this program:
Debbie Laurin
Instructor
Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 472
Room 0-024
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Taya Whitehead
Instructor
Direct: 250.365.1271
Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 271
Room 0-024
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