Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education- Inclusive Practice

The courses in this program meet the educational requirements of the BC ECE Registry Special Needs Educator Certification. These courses may be used as credits towards the Human Services Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Early Childhood Care and Education - Inclusive Practice Advanced CertificateAfter you complete your Early Childhood Care and Education - Certificate, ladder into this program to specialize in inclusive practice.Program at a GlanceLENGTH3 termsACCREDITATIONCertificateDELIVERY MODEOn CampusCAMPUSCastlegarINTAKE DATESFallContactsEllen StrelaeffProgram Coordinator, InstructorPhone1 (250) 365-729221439Direct1 (250) 365-1439Contact by emailJocelyn SchroederSchool Chair, InstructorPhone1 (888) 953-113321289Contact by emailOverviewProgram Outcomes(active tab)Admission RequirementsCoursesTuition & FeesFind Out MoreUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:Demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplinesUse effective interpersonal skills, including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contextsUnderstand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowingPractice from an ethic of inclusivityEstablish and maintain wellness strategies to assure worklife balance both personally and professionallyEngage in critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice

Completion of an Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate from an approved BC institutionBC high school graduation or equivalentEnglish 12 or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or better or a minimum LPI score of level 4Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have received their primary education in a language other than English, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of thefollowing ways: (a) completion of BC English 12 with a minimum final grade of C+ at an English curriculum secondary school where English is the primary language(b) completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Higher level) with a minimum grade of 3 or C(c) completion of the Advanced 4 and 5 (or equivalent) of the Selkirk College English Language Program with a minimum of ”C+” (60%)average in core subjects and provincial level English 51, with at least a "C+"grade(d)