Early Childhood Care and Education - Infant/Toddler Advanced Certificate

After you complete your Early Childhood Care and Education - Certificate, ladder into this program to specialize in infant/toddler care.
Program at a Glance
Length
3 terms
Accreditation
Certificate
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Campus
Castlegar
Intake Dates
Fall
Contacts
Jocelyn Schroeder
School Chair, Instructor
Phone
1 (888) 953-1133
21289
Contact by email
Ellen Strelaeff
Program Coordinator, Instructor
Phone
1 (250) 365-7292
21439
Direct
1 (250) 365-1439
Contact by email
Program Overview

The courses in this program meet the educational requirements of the BC ECE Registry Special Needs Educator Certification.

These courses may be used as credits towards the Human Services Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplines.
  • use effective interpersonal skills including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts.
  • understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing.
  • practice from an ethic of inclusivity.
  • establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally.
  • engage in critical thinking, problem solving and reflective practice.
  • Completion of an Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate from an approved BC institution; and
  • BC high school graduation or equivalent; and
  • English 12 or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or better or a minimum LPI score of level 4.
Additional Requirements
no additional requirements for this program
Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in you program you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and a minimum of 60% or better in all semester courses.

Program Courses
Term 1

ECCE 200 Infant Growth and Development. This course will explore child development from theoretical perspectives and will examine ways of enhancing young children's development. Conceptual themes to be addressed include: developmentally appropriate practice, the competent child, diversity, responsive caring, relationships, child centered environments, emotional safety, and creativity.

Prerequisites
In order to receive transferability (course credit) for courses in the ECCE Post Basic certificate in Infant/Toddler, a student must have completed the Basic Early Childhood Certificate with a minimum of 64%.
Corequisites
None
Credits
2.00

ECCE 260 Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs includes the planning, establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy environment regarding: food preparation and handling, planning nutritious snacks and meals, diapering/toileting, accident prevention and hazard identification, medication, illness management and assessment, modelling healthy practices and utilizing community health resources.

Prerequisites
In order to receive transferability (course credit) for courses in the ECCE Post Basic certificate in Infant/Toddler, a student must have completed the Basic Early Childhood Certificate with a minimum of 64%.
Corequisites
None
Credits
2.00

HSER 267 Leadership in Human Services provides a basic introduction to leadership concepts.  Students self-reflect as they explore the concepts of emotional intelligence, leadership style, and the qualities and attributes of an effective leader.  Students create a plan for developing personal leadership skills and have opportunities to improve their leadership performance in managing conflict, overcoming obstacles, and establishing a constructive climate.

Prerequisites
ENGL 110
Corequisites
None
Credits
3.00
Term 2

ECCE 285 Practices with Infants and Toddlers. This culmination course is designed to prepare the student to work as an Early Childhood Educator with children under three years. Emphasis will be on professional decision making; designing and implementing a safe nurturing inclusive program. This course builds on and expands knowledge from the basic ECCE program regarding early childhood theory, philosophies, historical approaches and high quality care.

Prerequisites
Completion of the Selkirk College ECCE Basic Program or equivalent with acceptance into the Post-Basic Infant Toddler Program.
Corequisites
None
Credits
6.00
Term 3

ECCE 282 Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum provides the student with opportunities for supervised practical experience and directed observation of individual infants and toddlers as well as group settings designed for infants and toddlers. Ten hours of individual child observations may be done in homes, family day care, or other informal settings. The forty hours of Infant-Toddler Centre observations will be arranged in a variety of locations.

Prerequisites
Early Childhood Education Certificate. Available only to students accepted into the program. Criminal records checks must be presented to instructor and centre directors.
Corequisites
None
Credits
2.00

ECCE 286 Infant Toddler Practicum experience is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with infants and toddlers in group settings. Five weeks in length, this block practicum places each student in an early childhood setting for children under age three.

Prerequisites
Early Childhood Education Certificate. Successful completion of ECCE 285 , ECE 200, ECE 260 and HSER 267 with a minimum of 60%.
Corequisites
ECCE 282
Credits
6.00
Domestic
International
Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education – Infant/Toddler, Year 2
Tuition
$ 2,214
Mandatory Fees
$ 382
Student Union Fees
$ 434
Total
$ 3,030
Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education – Infant/Toddler, Year 2
Tuition
$ 13,020
Mandatory Fees
$ 723
Student Union Fees
$ 434
Total
$ 15,320

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