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| School | Red Deer Polytechnic | | |
| Location | Red Deer, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 7,500
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| Degree | Certificate | | |
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| Length | 1 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Required: High School Diploma with a minimum mark of 50% in ELA 30-1 or a minimum mark of 65% in ELA 30-2 or Mature Student status. To attain this status, you must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum mark of 50% in ELA 30-1 or a minimum mark of 65% in ELA 30-2 or a minimum score at the 50th percentile on the English component of the College Board Placement Test (written on campus) or the Test of Adult Basic Education (written off campus). Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions. | | |
| Cost | | National: | $4,410 | | International: | $15,465 |
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| Description | The importance of the early years in a child's development is well established. There is a critical need for a variety of programs for children and families and for trained staff to ensure children's developmental needs are being met. The Early Learning and Child Care Program trains professionals to work with children from birth to eight years, with some related preparation for working with children from eight to twelve years of age. Throughout the program, there is an emphasis on developing caring relationships with children and families.
A one-year certificate can help prepare students for a rewarding career. This program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop competencies in such areas as child development, interpersonal relations, curriculum content, family studies, exceptional children, and program management. | | |
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