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Applied Arts & Technology  Programs
Early Learning & Child Care (formely ECE)
A Two-Year Program
Credentials Awarded
Associate of Arts in Religious Studies from Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology. Early Learning and Child Care Diploma from Bow Valley College.
Overview
The Early Learning and Child Care program is designed to provide learners with a
combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge to enable them to provide high quality developmentally appropriate care to young children.
The first year focuses on providing students with a concrete blending of theory and practice to enable students to be prepared to plan developmentally appropriate activities and programs based on the ages, abilities and interests of the children in their care.
The second year focuses on the continued development of research and writing skills relevant to early learning and child care providers who are able to supervise a program. It is important to recognize that the set of skills required to manage a program or move into a third year post secondary degree program are different than those required from the first year.
Graduates are eligible for Level 3 Child Care Certification.
College Successs
This course is a graduation requirement for career program students. Learn to study effectively, take personal responsibility and learn the essential employablility skills needed to succeed in college and life.
Transferability
Graduates may transfer into one of Prairie’s Bachelor of Arts degrees. Other transfer options are under review.
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma with 50% or better in:
English 30 (30-1) or 33 (30-2)
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Intervention Record Check
Note: Applicants will require a current criminal and child intervention record check prior to beginning their practicum.
Please refer to the Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology catalogue for more details.
Should you require further information about our admissions policy, please contact the Admission Office at (800) 661-2425.
Transfer Credit Request
A limited number of transfer students from Prairie Bible College can be admitted into this program. Students wishing to transfer into the program who have completed courses from the Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation
and Arts & Sciences portion of the program may receive transfer credit for up to 3 courses.
Beyond this number, students may substitute other courses instead of receiving transfer credits. For complete details please contact the
Admissions Office.
Program Requirements
For a description of each individual course, please download the program requirements by clicking here. All courses are three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated.
Note: We cannot guarantee that practicum sites will be available in Three Hills. Any travel incurred is the responsibility of the students.
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