Indigenous Early Childhood Educator
Credential: Certificate Ι Credits: 59.0 Ι Offered: September to July
Program Description
In this 11-month Certificate program, learners prepare for a rewarding career in working with children by learning the basic knowledge and skills about childhood behaviours, cognitive development, and emotional needs. Further studies include learning how to incorporate the Indigenous perspective while planning and delivering programs in a childcare centre. After completing this program, graduates can work in a childcare centre with 3 - 5-year-old children.
Interested in getting certified as an Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia? The first step after graduation is applying to the Early Childhood Educator Registry for a one-year certificate to practice in British Columbia. This provides you with the opportunity to earn higher wages and work alongside a Certified Early Childhood Educator.
Once you have completed 500 hours of either paid or volunteer work, you can then apply to the Early Childhood Educator Registry for a five-year certificate to practice in British Columbia.
Career Path
Our graduates find jobs with different employers including childcare centres, non-profit agencies, and First Nation communities. Positions may include:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Needs Educator
- Infant and Toddler Educator
ECE Assistant Certificate
University Transfer
This certificate program is transferrable to our diploma programs in Indigenous Special Needs Educator Diploma or Indigenous Infant and Toddler Educator Diploma programs. You have the option to complete these diploma programs as a combined diploma program.
After completing the NEC diploma programs, they are transferrable to the third year of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education Degree at Capilano University or to the University of British Columbia, 39 credits are transferrable to the Bachelor of Education – NITEP – Indigenous Teacher Education Program.
Program Summary
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Length: |
11 months |
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Offered: |
September to July |
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Credits: |
59.0 |
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Credential: |
Certificate |
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Format: |
Full-time |
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Schedule: |
Mon-Fri, 9am-4 pm |
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Practicum: |
425 hours: Mon –Fri, 9am-5pm |
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Transferability: |
· 59 credits to Indigenous Special Needs Educator Diploma at NEC · 59 credits Indigenous Infant and Toddler Educator Diploma at NEC |
Admission Requirements |
How to Apply |
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High School Applicants
Mature Applicants
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In-Person: 235 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver BC. (We are located just off Main Street) By Fax: Fax your application to our admissions office at (604) 873-1440 Online: Complete and submit your Online Application Apply Now! |
Course Schedule
Term 1 - September
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ECE 101 |
Human Growth & Development I |
4 |
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ECE 102 |
Foundations of Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 103 |
Creative Arts for Young Children |
3 |
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ECE 104 |
Observing & Recording Young Children |
3 |
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ECE 113 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
1 |
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ECE 106 |
ECE Observation Practicum |
3 |
Term 2 - January
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ECE 114 |
Individual Project |
2 |
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ECE 111 |
Guiding and Caring for Young Children |
3 |
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ECE 112 |
Human Growth & Development II |
4 |
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ECE 115 |
Practicum Preparation Seminar I |
1 |
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ECE 116 |
ECE Block Practicum I |
4 |
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ECE 120 |
Early Learning Framework |
3 |
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ECE 121 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
Term 3 - April
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ECE 110 |
Creative Movement & Music |
3 |
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ECE 122 |
Socials, Science & Math and Technology |
3 |
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ECE 123 |
Language & Literature |
3 |
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ECE 125 |
Practicum Preparation Seminar II |
1 |
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ECE 126 |
ECE Block Practicum II |
4 |
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ECE 127 |
Family & Community Relations |
3 |
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ECE 128 |
ECE Advocacy |
3 |
Tuition & Fees
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Tuition: |
$5,350.00 |
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Fees: |
$150.00 |
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Books: |
$2010.00 |
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Lab: |
$200.00 |
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UPass: |
$451.00 |
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Total Cost: |
$8,161.00 |
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
For more information, contact:
Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
[email protected]