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school of HEALTH, EDUCATION
AND hUMAN SERVICES
Early Childhood
Development
t. 867.668.8845
hehs@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Credential: CERTIFICATE
DIPLOMA
Credits: 37/certificate
75/diploma
Duration: one yr/certificate
two yrs/diploma
Program Overview
The objective of the Early Childhood
Development (ECD) program is to meet
the need identified by the community
for the education of Early Childhood
educators. The goal of the ECD
program is to provide opportunities
for students to develop the knowledge,
skills and abilities necessary to provide
early learning opportunities and child
care for young children and families.
Throughout the program, students learn
to assist children in all areas of growth
and development.
Admission Requirements
• high school graduation with English
12; OR
• Mature Student Status with
acceptable scores on College
Assessments or the GED® test
Other requirements
• acceptable criminal records check
• current immunization and medical
clearance
• a letter outlining the applicant’s
interest in the program, including
related work and/or volunteer
experience
Transferability
The Early Childhood Development
program transfers to the following
institutions:
• Grant MacEwan Community
College, Edmonton, AB
• Lakeland College, Vermillion, AB
• Lethbridge Community College,
Lethbridge, AB
• Athabasca University, Athabasca,
AB
• University of Victoria School of
Child and Youth Care, Victoria, BC
(with university-level English and
electives).
Employment
ECD program graduates are qualified
to work as early childhood educators
in child care centres, family day homes
and preschools; as program assistants
in child development centres and child
care facilities; as educational assistants
in kindergarten and the early grades;
as nannies, family support workers and
child care licensing officers.
Options for
the Mature Student
Due to the practical nature of the ECD
program, a number of mature students
enter with years of related experience.
Students may demonstrate their
knowledge and skills and if successful
receive credit for prior knowledge
gained in the field:
Challenge Exams
The ECD program has developed
Challenge Exams which allow students
to receive credit for prior knowledge
gained in the field. Students must be
enrolled in the ECD program to be
eligible to challenge any ECD course.
For more information, contact the
ECD co-ordinator at 867.668.8793.
Outside courses
A student may be eligible for advanced
standing if they have completed an
equivalent college course at another
accredited post-secondary institution.
Required Courses:
The ECD certificate consists of 13 courses,
including English, two field placements and one
College-level, three-credit elective. The program
may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis.
ECD 110: Health, Nutrition and Safety (2 credits)
ECD 111: Child Growth and Development I (4 credits)
ECD 112: Introduction to Early Childhood (4 credits)
ECD 113: Field Placement I (4 credits)
ECD 114: Integration Seminar I (1 credit)
ECD 121: Human Growth and Development II
(3 credits)
ECD 122: Learning Through Play (4 credits)
ECD 123: Field Placement II (4 credits)
ECD 124: Integration Seminar II (1 credit)
ECD 130: Guiding Young Children (3 credits)
ENGL 100: English Composition (3 credits) OR
COMM 192: Business Communications
(3 credits)
Electives:
ECD 106: Special Topics in Early Childhood
Development (4 credits)
ECD 107: Orientation to Child Care I (4 credits)
ECD 201: Administering for Quality: Early
Childhood Education and Care Programs
(3 credits)
The ECD diploma consists of 27 courses, including
English, four field placements and three collegelevel,
three-credit electives. The program may be
pursued on a full- or part-time basis. Completion
of ECD certificate program and:
ECD 200: Science Areas and Young Children (3 credits)
ECD 211: Family-Program-Community (3 credits)
ECD 212: Fine Arts with Young Children (3 credits)
ECD 213: Field Placement III (4 credits)
ECD 214: Integration Seminar III (1 credit)
ECD 215: Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
ECD 220: Foundations of Early Childhood (2 credits)
ECD 221: Ecology of the Family (3 credits)
ECD 222: Exceptional Individuals (3 credits)
ECD 223: Field Placement IV (4 credits)
ECD 224: Integration Seminar IV (1 credit)
ECD 225: Personal Growth and Development
(2 credits)
Electives:
ECD 106: Special Topics in Early Childhood
Development (4 credits)
ECD 107: Orientation to Child Care I (4 credits)
ECD 201: Administering for Quality (3 credits)
Please consult a program advisor for current and
future course offerings.
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