Diploma
Applications are now being accepted for 2012. Please indicate on your application which intake term you are applying to.
About the Diploma
An ECCE Diploma provides students with the competencies and knowledge required to work with children under the age of five in licensed preschools and daycare centres. It offers students an opportunity to examine historical and contemporary understandings of child care, education, families, and childhood. It will provide students with a practical and theoretical foundation as partners in children's lives. Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles as early childhood educators and advocates.
- Courses
- Credentials
- Differences between the Diploma and Degree Programs
- Campuses and schedules
- Length
- Admission requirements
- Apply
- Cost
What courses are offered as part of the Diploma Stream?
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.
What credentials will I gain?
Students graduating in the Diploma Stream will receive the following credentials:
- ECCE Basic 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
Please note: students can exit with the Basic Certificate and return to complete the Diploma or Degree at a future date.
What are the differences between the Diploma and Degree Streams?
In addition to credentials gained in the Diploma Stream, in the Degree Stream you will have the opportunity to gain a:
- Special Needs Certificate
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and EducationThe Degree Stream will offer students further opportunities to pursue their understandings of the changing global context of child care, education, families, and childhood. It will offer advanced perspectives on ECCE practice, encouraging graduates to continue to develop their abilities as outstanding educators and partners in children’s lives. Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles as advocates, policy specialists, administrators, researchers and early childhood educators.
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 ECCE Diploma.
Sechelt and Squamish regional campuses may offer part-time programs towards the Basic Certificate.
Students should be aware that both full and part-time programs include a number of practicum placements during daytime hours:
- Year 1 (full-time equivalent): 3-week and 5-week placement
- Year 2 (full-time equivalent): 5-week and 6-week OR two 3-week placements
- Year 3: One 6-week or two 3-week placements
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 is the Diploma Stream?
The Diploma Program will take 2 years (full-time equivalent) to complete.
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 Diploma Stream must meet the Diploma stream admission requirements.
If you already have an ECCE Certificate and want to come back and do the Diploma, 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.
