Special Needs Certificate
The Special Needs Certificate provides students with the advanced skills and knowledge to work with children who require extra support in licensed preschools and centres.
What courses are offered towards obtaining a Special Needs Certificate?
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.
When and where are courses offered?
The North Vancouver campus offers a part-time option for completing the Special Needs Certificate courses.
Students should be aware that the program includes two three-week (or one six-week) practicum placements during daytime hours.
How long will it take me to obtain a Special Needs Certificate?
This program is two terms (Full-time equivalency).
What credentials will I gain?
Upon successful completion, students are awarded a 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.
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?
Students wishing to enrol in courses leading to a Basic ECCE Certificate must apply to either the Diploma or Degree streams. Applicants should review the admission requirements for their chosen stream: Diploma stream admission requirements or Degree stream admission requirements. Please note: students can exit with the Special Needs Certificate without completing other courses in the Degree / Diploma streams.
How can I apply?
For details on the Application Procedure, please see How to Apply.
