University of the Fraser Valley

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Early Childhood Education

University of the Fraser Valley

Faculty:Early Childhood Education
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Course Based:Yes
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,275
International: $18,084

Cost shown is an estimate of first year tuition (September to April).

Careers:Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Description:

Are you looking to take the next step in your Early Childhood Education (ECE) career? UFV’s Early Childhood Education diploma builds on the knowledge and skills obtained through the ECE certificate program. Having established a strong foundation of professional practice with the ECE certificate, you can choose to further your knowledge and competencies to work specifically with infants or children with special needs. These two program options share a common set of three core courses and each requires a different set of three specialty courses, including a 26-hour seminar and a 200-hour practicum.

Upon completion of the 1-year program, you can apply to the Provincial Licensing Board to register as a special needs or infancy (under three years of age) supervisor. After you graduate, you are ready to enter the workforce. You can also continue your studies and ladder into the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 88] or CanTEST [min. 4.5] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85]
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Applicants are required to have completion of ECE certificate and a provincial licence to practice (UFV ECE graduates exempt).

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on June 16, 2022