Early Childhood Education and Care – Inclusive Education Diploma

Early Childhood Education and Care – Inclusive Education Diploma is a Diploma program taught at Northern Lights College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Diploma in Inclusive Education at Northern Lights College prepares students to work in early care and learning programs in British Columbia. Students develop knowledge and skills to support the care and education of children birth through 12 years of age and their families. The program focuses on creating and maintaining inclusive and safe environments, and using reflective and collaborative practices to support children’s understanding and engagement.

Northern Lights College offers delivery methods including distance/online, on campus, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). The program length is 62 credits (1370 hours), minimum, including 16 academic/theory courses (720 hours) and 4 practicum courses (650 hours). Students complete practicum experiences in early care and learning environments that are approved by Northern Lights College. The program is typically taken over four semesters with a minimum of 15 credits per semester, and part-time studies take longer.

Early Childhood Educators with BC ECE Registry certification may be employed as educators, supervisors, managers, directors, or administrators of early care and learning programs. The program also prepares students to apply for BC Early Childhood Educator Registry certification, including Early Childhood Educator Assistant certification, Early Childhood Educator certification, and Special Needs post basic certification at various points during the program. International students are accepted at either the Dawson Creek or Fort St. John campus.

The minimum requirements for admission in Early Childhood Education and Care – Inclusive Education Diploma at Northern Lights College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Northern Lights College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Northern Lights College as pre-requiste for admission in Early Childhood Education and Care – Inclusive Education Diploma.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Domestic students and students from countries that practice Standard Written English (see Appendix A) must have official transcripts demonstrating that they have met the English Requirements: One of the following with a “C” grade or higher: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, or ENGL 099.

Alternatively, any university-level English course with a “C” grade or higher. Students who do not meet one of the above English requirements must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for appropriate course placement.

International students who do not meet the requirement A above, and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language, must show that they have met the NLC English requirement: see Appendix A (General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements)

• A clearance letter from the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General for a Schedule B Criminal Record Check (works with Children) or (works with Children and Vulnerable Adults) must be received prior to registration in courses.
• Applicants to the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) cohorts must submit a completed Employer Agreement Form. (WIL applicants only)
• Submission of ECE Program Questionnaire that supports suitability for the profession and course advising.
• Program Requirements: Minimum Grade Requirements 2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA); minimum grade of C in all courses
• Residency Requirement 25% (4 theory courses and 1 practicum course) of all courses must be completed at Northern Lights College

Please check detail of study units at https://www.nlc.bc.ca/programs/early-childhood-education-and-care-inclusive-education-diploma/

• Educators, supervisors, managers, directors, or administrators of early care and learning programs (with BC Early Childhood Educator Registry certification)
• Child development counsellors or consultants
• Family resource center coordinators
• Child care resource and referral consultants/coordinators
• Licensing officers
• Researchers
• Instructors

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.