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CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate -
Full-Time
This certificate program prepares you to work in a childcare setting
with young children and families. Graduates of this certificate
program provide quality childcare to young children in various
settings and are eligible for Level 2 Child Care Worker
certification.
One hundred percent of graduates of this program find work in their
field.
Note 1: This program is also offered part-time and through online
learning.
This program is
also offered by audio conferencing.
Note 2: This program is being offered at our Franklin Station
campus.
Please visit our website at bowvalleycollege.ca/franklinstation for
more
information.
COURSES IN PROGRAM*
(Subject to change)
• College Success Skills
• Child Development: an Introduction
• Health, Safety and Nutrition
• Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care
• Program Planning for Early Learning and Child Care
• Guiding Young Children’s Behaviour
• Fundamentals of Written Communications
• Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
• Developing Through Play
• Creative Expression in Early Learning and Child Care
• Literacy and Curriculum in the Early Years
• Early Learning and Child Care Practicum I
• Early Learning and Child Care Practicum II
• Early Learning and Child Care Practicum III
• Introduction to e-Portfolio
• Career Skills Evaluation
* For more information on the individual courses in this program,
please refer to the glossary of courses on page 119.
CHECKLIST
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8 for
further clarification.
• Credit in either English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent
OR:
• Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development
test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts:
Reading and Writing
OR:
• Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
Pre-Program Requirements
The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the first day
of classes:
• Current Police Information Check (PIC) with vulnerable sector
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Note 1: Students who have not submitted their documents by the start
of the program will have their Letter of Admission withdrawn.
Note 2: Successful completion of the Early Learning and Child Care
program
may require First Aid and CPR certification for employment in most
settings
with people who have disabilities.
Note 3: Individuals who do not meet the admission requirements may
be
eligible for the Early Learning and Child Care Program – Integrated
(with
High School upgrading or ESL for Careers).
International Applicants or Applicants Educated Outside of Canada
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by any one of:
• Achievement of a TOEFL score of 527 – 530 on the paper-based
test, a score of 197 on the computer-based test, or a score of 71
on the internet-based test (iBT)
• Achieving an IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
score of 5.5
• Successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3
(EAP 3) program at Bow Valley College with a grade of B
• Obtain satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
Additional Pre-Program requirements are same as above
Transferability
Graduates of this program may be accepted into:
• Bow Valley College – Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year 2
• Bow Valley College – Early Intervention Diploma Year 2
• Mount Royal College – Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year 2
• Lakeland College – Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year 2
• Medicine Hat College – Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Year
2
• Grand Prairie Regional College - Early Learning and Child Care
Diploma Year 2
Some transfer credit is available from:
• Lethbridge Community College
• Medicine Hat College
• Mount Royal College
• Prairie Bible College
Fees &
Dates
Dates: Aug. 31, 2009
Program length: Two semesters (one year)
Domestic Tuition $1,733.50
Semester 2 $1,733.50
International Tuition $3,467.00
Semester 2 $3,467.00
Student Card Fee $5.00
Semester 2 $5.00
Student Association Fee $49.60
Semester 2 $49.60
Materials Fee $35.00
Semester 2 $35.00
Domestic Health and Dental $127.00
Semester 2 $127.00
International Health and Dental $240.00
Semester 2 $240.00
Total Tuition & Fees - Domestic $1,950.10
Semester 2 $1,950.10
Total Tuition & Fees - International $3,923.60
Semester 2 $3,923.60
* Fees subject to tuition increase.
Course
Descriptions
College Success
Skills
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Enhance and strengthen your skills for success for college
and career. Emphasis is on personal management, study skills, and
critical thinking.
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Child Development: an Introduction
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This course focuses on the development of the child from
conception to 8 years concentrating on the physical child and the
thinking child.
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Health, Safety and Nutrition
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This course focuses on early childhood nutrition,
health, and safety issues which enable the professional to
create safe and healthy environments for children and families.
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Introduction to Early Learning and Child
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This course focuses on understanding the goals and
essential components for the development of successful early
childhood programs.
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Program Planning for Early Learning and Child Care
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This introductory course provides
the values and conceptual framework for planning child-centred
developmentally appropriate programs for children.
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Guiding Young Children’s Behaviour
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This course provides an understanding of children’s
behaviour in developmental context and importance of realistic
expectations of children in various stages.
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Fundamentals of Written Communications
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Enhance your writing skills with an emphasis on grammar and
professional correspondence including letters, research papers
and work related written communications.
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Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
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This course facilitates the development of skills to
successfully relate to others on personal, social, and
professional basis.
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Developing Through Play
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This course explores the role of play in children’s
development and how play is integral to a child’s developmental
needs. Develop understanding of the role the environment and the
caregiver play in enhancing play.
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Creative Expression in Early Learning and Child Care
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This course focuses on the development of creative
activities and their role in providing a developmentally
appropriate program for children in child care.
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Literacy and Curriculum in the Early Years
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This course provides you with an understanding of the
emergence and development of literacy in young children. Learn
strategies that develop a child’s interest and skills related to
reading, including the identification and utilization of
appropriate children’s literature and storytelling.
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Early Learning and Child Care
Practicum I (includes Practicum Orientation of 12 Hours)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Early Childhood Education,
Child Development and Program Planning or department consent
Apply skills and knowledge in appropriate childcare settings
under the supervision of the practicum supervisor and a
designated childcare supervisor.
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Early Learning and Child Care Practicum II
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Prerequisite: Early Learning and Child Care Practicum
I or department consent
A continuation of Practicum I, this practicum provides an
opportunity for you to apply new skills and knowledge acquired.
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Early
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Practicum III
Prerequisite: Early Learning and Child Care Practicum II
or department consent
A continuation of Practicum II, this practicum provides an
opportunity for you to apply the new skills and knowledge
acquired including program planning.
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Introduction to e-Portfolio
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This course introduces
you to e-portfolio philosophy and software. Create and maintain
an e-portfolio that emphasizes your personal, educational, and
career goals.
Career
Skills Evaluation
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This final course in the college success series helps
you assess your employment skills and design a professional
development plan as you prepare to transition from college to
the workplace.
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Click here for information on how to register for this course.
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