Early Childhood Care and Education (Certificate)
Overview
This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca
| Tuition | N/A |
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| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | |
| Hours | |
| Delivery | Class-based and Online |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates | Jan, Sep |
What to expect
Courses combine classroom lectures, presentations, discussions, practical exercises, and individual and group work. Students take an active role and learn by observing early childhood programs during field trips and off-site field studies. Students are exposed to the new ECCE resources SECD (Science of Early Child Development). Guest speakers are invited for every course in order to provide community awareness and connections for the students.
The class time includes the use of the ECCE Lab. The ECCE Lab is a combination of classroom space and several mock learning centers. The instructors incorporate the practical application in their lectures.
Practicum students receive on-site support and supervision from college instructors and sponsors who are qualified early childhood educators.
What you will learn
- Protect and promote the psychological and physical safety, health, and well-being of each child
- Develop and maintain a warm, caring, and responsive relationship with each child and with groups of children modeling effective problem solving skills
- Plan and provide daily experiences that support and promote each child’s physical, emotional, social, communication, cognitive, ethical, and creative lives
- Use pedagogical narrations to interpret and respond to children’s skills, abilities, interests, and needs
- Integrate knowledge of current child growth and development theory and research into work and child care settings
- Establish and maintain an open, cooperative relationship with each child’s family
- Establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with others working in the early care and learning setting promoting team work and professional communication
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with the child
- Reflect on one’s own knowledge, attitudes, and skills and take appropriate action for change
- Contribute to the effective management and administration of early care and learning settings
- Practice ethical and professional behaviour when working in the early childhood and education industry
- Advocate for high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive early care and learning settings
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
Admission Requirement
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Recommended Characteristics
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
Course list is not available at the moment.
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
| Application fee | $36 | |
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| Tuition | $8,502 | Year 1 - $8,502 |
| Student union | $434 | |
| College initiative | $124 | |
| Materials | not including textbooks | |
| Campus resource | $171 | |
| Laundry | ||
| Uniform (Deposit) | ||
| Medical & Dental | $285 | Provided by Student Union |
| U-Pass | $563 | Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more. |
| Graduation | $45 | |
| Total | $10,158 |
Books & Supplies
- Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
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Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax
Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC
No-cost textbooks are available for this program.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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Application Process
Full-time or part-time?
- Winter intakes: full-time study
- Fall intakes: part-time study
Contact us
Program information
Advising
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
For International students
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