Program Code
CNECEI
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Early Childhood Education
Credential Type
Certificate
Transcript Title
ECED - Infant/Toddler Cert.
Date of First Offering
Start Term
201120
End Term
202020
Credential
Certificate in Post-Basic Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credits
23.00
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.
- Successful completion of the written English language requirement.
- Submission of a work history form and two acceptable references from employers or from a former instructor and an employer. These must be submitted directly to the department.
- Participation in a personal interview with ECE faculty. 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.
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 23 credits
- 50%(12 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- If any of the coursework was completed towards your diploma then 50% additional new coursework is required
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Perspectives on Families in ECE Settings |
1.50 |
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Change and Development: Families |
1.50 |
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Advanced Growth and Development |
3.00 |
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Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration |
3.00 |
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Administrative Skills for ECE Centres |
3.00 |
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Infant/Toddler Care Advanced |
3.00 |
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Infant/Toddler Preceptorship Practicum |
5.00 |
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**Select one course from the following two options: |
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Advanced Studies in Observation and Documentation of Infants and Toddlers |
3.00 |
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Directed Studies in Community Practice |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
23.00 |
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*The prerequisite for CFCS 2410 is CFCS 1110 and ECED 2382 for ECE students.
**Students may transfer credit from other CFCS program courses with Coordinator approval.