Northern Lights College · Canada

Early Childhood Education and Care – Infant/Toddler Education Diploma

Campus Diploma Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Diploma

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Early Childhood Education and Care – Infant/Toddler 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.

Northern Lights College’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Diploma in Infant/Toddler Education prepares students to develop knowledge and skills for work in early care and learning programs in British Columbia (BC) that support children birth through 12 years of age and their families. The program focuses on specialized education to create and maintain inclusive and safe environments that encourage exploration, while being responsive to children’s needs and interests.

The ECEC Diploma in Infant/Toddler Education uses delivery methods including distance/online, on campus, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Students complete a minimum 62 credits (1370 hours), including 16 academic/theory courses (720 hours) and 4 practicum courses (650 hours). The theory course work and practicum experiences prepare students to apply for BC Early Childhood Educator Registry certification at various points during the program.

The program can lead to employment as educators, supervisors, managers, directors, or administrators of early care and learning programs with BC ECE Registry certification. With additional relevant education, Early Childhood Educators may also find work as child development counsellors or consultants, family resource centre coordinators, child care resource and referral consultants/co-ordinators, licensing officers, researchers, or instructors.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Early Childhood Education and Care – Infant/Toddler 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 – Infant/Toddler Education Diploma.

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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.

2. 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)

Post-Admission 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. Submission of ECEC Entrance/Advising Questionnaire. Applicants to the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) cohorts must submit a completed Employer Agreement Form. (WIL applicants only)

Program Requirements: Residency Requirement 25% (4 theory courses and 1 practicum course) of all courses must be completed at Northern Lights College. Minimum Grade Requirements 2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA); minimum grade of C in all courses.

English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, or ENGL 099, each with a “C” grade or higher; or any university-level English course with a “C” grade or higher.