Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler (Certificate)
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Overview
Strengthen your skills and knowledge and make a positive difference in the lives of infants and toddlers with the Certificate in Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler. Observe, assess, plan and guide the development of these children, both individually and in groups. Learn how to manage the operation of a child-care setting and how to confidently communicate and collaborate with children, families and your colleagues all through interactive online classes.
Through a practicum placement, you'll experience learning from theory to practice in a variety of early childhood education settings, including childcare, preschool and others. Graduates are qualified to apply for a provincial license to practise as an Infant/Toddler Educator.
This infant/toddler certificate program is for certificate graduates from an accredited ECE program in B.C. who want an additional post-basic credential in Infant/Toddler ECE.
Don’t meet the English requirement for this program?
If you do not meet the English proficiency requirements, you can register for Douglas College English Upgrading courses. No placement test is required for Early Childhood Education applicants. Email upgrading@douglascollege.ca and ask about the English Upgrading pathway to Early Childhood Education programs.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Completion of Certificate-Level Early Childhood Education studies at Douglas College or equivalent post-secondary training. Provide proof of completion of an Early Childhood Education training (license).
- An overall average of "C+" in courses completed in the ECE certificate program.
- Submission of a work history form and two references from employers or from a former instructor and an employer.
- Suitability will be determined on the basis of a review of an applicant's emotional stability, physical health, formal education, work experience, ability to work in a multidisciplinary-team setting, ability to work within the values of the department and personal suitability.
- Be age 18 by December 31st of the year you enter the program.
- Complete a Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by the Office of the Registrar).
- Complete a medical declaration or assessment indicating a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health. The workload of the programs and the close contact with individuals in practical settings require students to be in good mental and physical health.
Cost
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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 16.5 credits
- 50% of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 16.5 credits
- 50% (8 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Working with Families in Early Childhood Education |
1.50 |
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Administrative Skills for ECE Centres |
3.00 |
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Issues and Trends in ECE |
3.00 |
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Advanced Growth and Development: Infants and Toddlers |
3.00 |
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Methods for Inclusive Play-Based Programs for Infants and Toddlers |
3.00 |
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Infant/Toddler Preceptorship |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
16.50 |
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Career Pathways
Career opportunities include:
- Infant/Toddler Educator
- Daycare Teacher
- Early Childhood Development and Education Coordinator
- Early Childhood Education and Toddler Instructor
- Early Childhood Supervisor
- Child Care Centre Manager
- Child Care Consultant
- Child Development Facilitator
- Early Childhood Educator
- Education Coordinator
- Educational Assistant Family and Community Support Worker
- Instructional Assistant
- Play School Teacher
- Teachers Aide/Tutor