ECEC online diploma program

Year 1

Spring (January to April)

• ECEC 110 - (Child Development I)
• ECEC 120 - (Principles and Practices of Guiding and Caring)
• ECEC 130 - (Principles and Practices of Wellness)
• ECEC 150 - (Interpersonal Communication: Theory and Practice)

Intersession (May to August)

• ECEC 111 - (Child Development II)
• ECEC 133 - (Practicum I)
• ECEC 170 - (Program Planning: Development through Play)
• ECEC 200 - (Roots and Trends of Canadian Early Childhood Education Practice)

 Fall (September to December)

• ECEC 134 - (Practicum II)
• ECEC 171 - (Program Planning: Creative Expression)
• ECEC 211 - (Early Childhood Program Administration)
• ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research)

Year 2

Spring (January to April)

• CYC 231 - (An Introduction to Family Development and Support)
• ECEC 204 - (Program Planning: Discovering our World)
• ECEC 205 - (Practicum III)
• ECEC 270 - (Trends and Models in Early Childhood)

Intersession (May to June)

• CYC 100 - (Introduction to Professional Child and Youth Care Practice) or Approved Elective by Department
• ECEC 221 - (Assessing and Supporting Healthy Early Development)
• ECEC 223 - (Program Development for Infants and Toddlers)
• ECEC 224 - (Practicum IV - Infants and Toddlers)

Fall (September to December)

• CYC 252 - (Fundamental Counselling Skills)
• ECEC 222 - (Program Development for Children with Diverse Abilities)
• ECEC 231 - (Practicum V–Children with Diverse Abilities)
• ENGL 125 - (Literature and Culture) - Optional

• General admission requirements apply.
• English 12 with a minimum “C” grade, or equivalent.
• Résumé describing education and employment background.
• Two letters of reference, completed on a University Reference Form, from persons other than relatives. At least one letter of reference must document completion of 20 hours in a licensed child care facility such as a family childcare, group day care or pre-school.
• Group interview with the program Chair and faculty.

Notes on Admission

• Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.

Practicum Placements

• Documented completion of a C.P.R. Emergency Child Care Certificate, or equivalent (e.g., St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate or Basic Life Support, Level B). The First Aid certification must be valid for entire practicum placements. Documentation to be submitted to ECEC Faculty before first day of practicum.
• Fieldwork and/or practicums will require a satisfactory criminal record check prior to placement. Criminal Record Checks are requested through VIU. The Registration Centre at VIU will contact prospective students by mail regarding the requirements for a Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Checks are processed through the Ministry according to the Criminal Records Review Act. A check completed through the RCMP is not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act.

Graduates are in high demand for a wide range of careers in licensed preschools, infant/toddler and 3-5 group care, multi-aged programs, infant and supported child development, Aboriginal Head Start, family support services, school-based programs such as Strong Start, child care licensing, and many more.

• Careers in Early Childhood Education

Completion of the ECEC diploma program meets the eligibility requirements to apply for admission to the third year of the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care at Vancouver Island University or third year Bachelor of Education at Vancouver Island University.

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees

When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.

When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.

Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Notes

All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.

* Dates are subject to change

** Late applications may be accepted if there is still room in the program

For registration information, please contact:

Admissions Assistant: Melanie Cousins
Phone: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2282
Email: Melanie.Cousins@viu.ca

Department Chair: Summer Lin
Phone: 250.740.6598
Email: ECECchair@viu.ca