Early
Learning and Child Care Certificate and Diploma
Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College
offers the Early Childhood Education Certificate and Diploma Programs on a part
time basis at the student’s nearest Consortium site. Students will participate
through independent study using print-based materials and in scheduled evening
(generally 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.) audio conference sessions at the Consortium. Occasional
face-to-face sessions will be held at a central Consortium site. Practicum
experiences are scheduled throughout the program. Students may utilize their existing work place
(if it qualifies) to complete the practicum, where appropriate.
The Early
Learning and Child Care Diploma Program is designed to prepare graduates to work
in child care settings with young children and families. The program combines
theory in child development, programming and communications, with practical
application of knowledge and skills. Students may exit the program after
meeting the first year requirements with a certificate. Selected courses in the
first and second year of the Diploma program will be offered in each of the
fall, winter and spring terms.
Fall
Term August 31 - December
18, 2009
• Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care (3 credits)
• Creative Expression in Early Learning and Child Care
(3 credits)
• Introduction to Our of School Programming (3 credits)
• Child Development Through Observation
(3 credits)
• ECED190 Practicum I (2 credits)
• ECED191 Practicum II (3 credits)
• ECED192 Practicum III (5 credits)
• ECED290 Practicum IV (4 credits)
• ECED291 Practicum V
(4 credits)
Winter Term January 6 - April 27, 2010
• Health Safety and Nutrition (3 credits)
• Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
(3 credits)
• Diversity in Early Learning and Child Care (3 credits)
• Family and Society Studies
(3 credits)
• ECED190 Practicum I (2 credits)
• ECED191 Practicum II (3 credits)
• ECED192 Practicum III (5 credits)
• ECED290 Practicum IV (4 credits)
• ECED291 Practicum V (4 credits)
Spring Term May 3 -
August 20, 2010
• Guiding Young Children's Behaviour (3 credits)
• Inclusive Care and Education of Young Children
(3 credits)
• ECED190 Practicum I (2 credits)
• ECED191 Practicum II (3 credits)
• ECED192 Practicum III (5 credits)
• ECED290 Practicum IV (4 credits)
• ECED291 Practicum V (4 credits)
Fall/2010 - Spring/2011 Terms - to be announced
Admission Requirements:
• credit in either English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent or
• successful completion of GED (General Equivalency Development
test with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and
writing or
• Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test or
• Students who successfully complete the 9, 1 credit Support
Strategy Courses in addition to 6 credits in Early Learning and Child Care
courses will then be accepted into the Certificate program
and
• Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to start of
first practicum
Tuition: Approximately $221.00 per course +
textbooks
Location: Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Claresholm
