Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Development (16 Months)

You can make a difference in the quality of early learning and child care that children, families, and communities access. This four-term Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) Diploma program prepares you to support children and families with high quality practices founded on knowledge of current research and theories that are responsive to the development and uniqueness of the children you work with. Each term, you will engage in experiential learning opportunities in your community through a practicum placement. You will grow your knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning, through the lens of Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework. As a developing leader, you will gain knowledge of reflective practice, pedagogical leadership, and the role of early learning and child care in society, in addition to knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning.

Academic transcripts (Official Canadian transcripts and official Pathway transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to admissions . Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for review while we wait for official transcripts to arrive.) Passport. Credit in English Language Arts 30-1, or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, or equivalent or Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test with a minimum standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing or Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test