Degree
Applications are now being accepted for January and September 2012. Please indicate on your application which intake term you are applying to.
Thinking of Pursuing a Career as a Kindergarten / Elementary School Teacher?
Capilano's Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has been confirmed as an acceptable degree path into the Elementary Education stream in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Look at our ECCE Degree website on how to apply or contact the ECCE Department. ECCE Degree students planning on applying to the PDP Elementary Education stream at SFU who would like more information on required electives may contact Advising at Capilano University or the Admissions Department at SFU.
About the Degree
A Bachelor of ECCE provides students with advanced competencies and knowledge required to work with children under the age of five, including those children who require extra support, in licensed preschools and daycare centres. Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles as advocates, policy specialists, administrators, researchers and early childhood educators. Courses offer students further opportunities to pursue their understandings of the changing global context of child care, education, families, and childhood. They offer advanced perspectives on ECCE practice, encouraging graduates to continue to develop their abilities as outstanding educators and partners in children’s lives.Courses
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Differences between the Diploma and Degree Programs
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'As a long time educator and lecturer in the field of support for early childhood, I decided to extend and challenge my knowledge by joining the EDUC degree program at CapU. The work has been demanding in getting me to think and express beyond my usual habits. This will only add to my abilities in working with children, colleagues and parents. I recommend the journey to all who wish to improve their effect and connections with themselves and the world.'
Margo Running, student, Bachelor of ECCE program
What courses are offered towards obtaining a Bachelor of ECCE?
ECCE Course Descriptions can be found in the Capilano University Calendar.
Download the ECCE Course Worksheet for a list of Diploma and Degree courses. Please contact Advising for assistance with course planning.
The following texts are used in 3rd and 4th year degree courses:
- K. Eileen Allen. Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs: Children with Exceptionalities.
- E. Burman. Deconstructing Developmental Psychology.
- E. Burman. Developments: Child, Image Nation.
- Deb Curtis & Margie Carter. Learning Together with Young Children.
- Lella Gandini & Carolyn Edwards. Bambini: The Italian Approach to Infant & Toddler Care.
- M. Krechevsky & B.Mardell. Making Learning Visible: Children As Individual and Group Learners.
- Barbara Mitchell. Family Matters: An Introduction to Family Sociolgy in Canada.
- Edited by Karen Fog Olwig, Eva Gullov. Children’s Places – Cross Cultural Perspectives.
What credentials will I gain?
Students graduating from the Degree Stream will receive the following credentials:
- Basic ECCE Certificate: The Basic Certificate and successful completion of the required 500 hours work experience enables students to register as an Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia by applying to the Manager of Early Childhood Programs at the Community Care Licensing Branch.
- Infant Toddler Certificate: The Infant Toddler Certificate enables students to register as an Infant Toddler Educator in British Columbia by applying to the Manager of Early Childhood Programs at the Community Care Licensing Branch.
- ECCE Diploma
- Special Needs Certificate: The Special Needs Certificate enables students to register as a Special Needs Educator in British Columbia by applying to the Manager of Early Childhood Programs at the Community Care Licensing Branch.
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education
Please note: students can exit with any of these credentials and return to complete the Degree at a future date.
What are the differences between the Diploma and Degree Streams?
The Degree Stream leads to a Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education. Students have the opportunity to earn the Basic, Infant Toddler, and Special Needs Certificates; see Credentials. The Degree takes four years (full-time equivalent) to complete.
The Diploma Stream leads to an Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma. Students have the opportunity to earn the Basic Certificate and either the Infant Toddler or Special Needs Certificate. The Diploma is the first two years (full-time equivalent) of the Degree. Students in the Diploma Stream can apply to move into the Degree Stream during the annual intake procedure: see How to Apply.
The Degree Stream will offer students further opportunities to pursue their understandings of ECCE.
"Being in the degree program is like learning a whole new language in education. It gave me an opportunity to question our educational system and in the process learned to see other possibilities. My ways of thinking and 'being' with the children has changed. I sense freedom being in the class as a student, as we are asked to suspend ourselves in questions, and that learning takes time. There is a demand in being in the degree program, it demands for their students to think and act ethically." Johanna Po, student, Bachelor of ECCE program
When and where are courses offered?
Applications are now being accepted for January and September 2012. Please indicate on your application which intake term you are applying to.
The North Vancouver campus now offers a full-time and part-time option for completing the Degree Stream.
Sechelt and Squamish regional campuses may offer part-time programs towards the Basic Certificate.
Both full and part-time programs include practica. Part-time students must be aware that practica are done during the day.
In conjunction with Capilano University's International Joint Partnership Projects and Study Abroad several international opportunities have been offered for ECCE students and alumni. These included kindergarten work placements in locations such as Beijing, China and study abroad courses in locations such as England, Sweden and Finland. Currently, there are no active study abroad or exchange programs being offered. For more information call 604.984.4960.
How long will it take me to obtain a Bachelor of ECCE?
The Degree Program will take 4 years to complete (full-time equivalency).
How much does the program cost?
Please see Fees and Fee Payment.
Students encouraged to apply for scholarships and bursaries to help with tuition costs.
What are the admission requirements?
Admission requirements for ECCE programs are currently under review. Please come to our next Information Session to receive an update on the changes in effect for 2012 admission.
Applicants to the Degree Stream must meet the Degree stream admission requirements.
If you already have an ECCE Certificate and want to come back and do the Degree, contact the ECCE department to discuss your options with ECCE faculty.
How can I apply?
For details on the Application Procedure, please see How to Apply.
