Academic Advising Centre
This guide has been prepared with the information you need to successfully register for your first year at UFV. Please review the information provided on this page thoroughly before contacting your academic advisor with questions.
UFV offers a certificate program at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses leading to registration in British Columbia as early childhood educators.
The certificate program includes basic courses in communications, interpersonal relations, child growth and development, working with children, and the early childhood curriculum.
Before taking practicum students will need a completed criminal record check. They may also be required to obtain a TB clearance and Rubella clearance (as per Community Care Facilities Licensing Legislation).
After completing this program, graduates can be licensed as early childhood educators by the Provincial Licensing Board, with an additional 500 hours of supervised work and a first aid certificate.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
HSER 120 |
Interpersonal Communications for Human Services |
3 |
|
ENGL 105 |
Academic Writing |
3 |
|
or CMNS 125 |
Communicating Professionally to Academic and Workplace Audiences |
Students are required to complete the ECE requirements in the order indicated below.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ECE 100 |
Human Development I |
3 |
|
ECE 101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
|
ECE 103 |
Introduction to Observing and Recording Behaviour of Young Children |
3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ECE 102 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Guidance |
3 |
|
ECE 120 |
Human Development II |
3 |
|
ECE 132 |
Nutrition, Health, and Safety |
3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ECE 122 |
Introductory Practicum |
6 |
|
ECE 123 |
Art in Early Childhood Education |
1.5 |
|
ECE 134 |
Music in Early Childhood Education |
3 |
|
ECE 125 |
Early Childhood Programs |
3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ECE 130 |
Presenting Literature to Children |
3 |
|
ECE 133 |
Advanced Practicum |
6 |
|
ECE 135 |
The Process of Curriculum Development |
3 |
You can access a list of all approved and required courses for your program in two ways:
First time using MyGRADplan?
Visit MyGRADplan website to get login instructions and review tutorials. Specifically, you will want to learn about the 'What if' and 'Look ahead' features as they will be most helpful in your course planning.
Given that 3 classes correspond to approximately 20+ hours/week of schoolwork both in and out of the classroom, it is very important that you consider your workload capacity carefully.
It is much better to start with less and add more coursework in future semesters than to start out feeling overwhelmed in your first semester.
Ultimately, the number of courses you take each semester is up to you, below you will find a recommend schedule for first-year students:
Pick
3-4 courses per semester
Expect
9-12 hours per week in class
And at least
9-12 hours per week
for homework
As part of the program, you also have two practicums to complete:
Note: You must complete prerequisites and submit required documents to take practicum.
Questions about the practicum?
Visit the Practicum Centre or email Sandrine.Trichard@ufv.ca
Important:
The Child, Youth and Family Studies department provides an orientation in March of each year for interested applicants and accepted students. Email CYFSinfo@ufv.ca to request your invitation.
The program information package can be found on the Child, Youth, and Family Studies website.
Book an appointment with an academic advisor or email your questions to advising@ufv.ca.