Early Childhood Education
Most of the seats in these courses are normally reserved for students in an Early Childhood Education program. Other students may take these courses if they meet the prerequisites and there is space. Completion of certificate and/or diploma provides block transfer to UVic (up to 30 credits for the certificate and a maximum of 60 credits for the diploma).

ECE 1003 credits
Human Development I
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the ECE certificate program, or permission from the ECE department head.
This course focuses on the methods used by psychologists and educators in learning more about children. It introduces students to major theories of human development, cognitive, and social-emotional development from conception to the age of two.

ECE 1013 credits
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the ECE certificate program or permission from program head.
This course introduces students to the history and philosophies of the ECE field. The legal, fiscal, and social contexts of ECE are examined as well as a variety of programs and learning environments for groups of young children.

ECE 1023 credits
Introduction to Early Childhood Guidance
Prerequisite(s): Permission from the Department Head

This course is an introduction to participants on the history and philosophies of the ECE Field: to the legal, fiscal, and social contexts of ECE, and to the variety of programs and learning environments for groups of young children, and especially to the role of early childhood education in guiding and caring for young children.

ECE 1033 credits
Introduction of Observing and Recording Behaviour of Young Children
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the ECE certificate program or instructor permission

This course introduces the students to the skill of observing and recording young children. Different types of recording techniques are used in observing the child’s social, play, language, motor, and cognitive development.

ECE 1203 credits
Human Development II
Prerequisite(s): ECE 100
This course is a continuation of ECE 100, focusing on physical, cognitive, and psycho-social development in children ages two to eighteen, with an emphasis on theory and current research.

ECE 1226 credits
Introductory Practicum
Prerequisite(s): ECE 100, ECE 102, ECE 103
Corequisite(s): ECE 125
Pre- or corequisite(s): ECE 120, ECE 123, ECE 124
Through selected field site practicum placements and seminars, participants will put ECE theories into practice, document their experiences, and plan and evaluate their learning cooperatively with sponsor supervisors, the instructor, and seminar colleagues.

ECE 1231.5 credits
Art in Early Childhood Education
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ECE Certificate Program.
Corequisite(s): 2nd Semester
This course explores the concept of the young child as an artist. As students develop an understanding of creativity as individual expression, they will become increasingly aware of the connection between children and their practice of art. The students’ appreciation of art as an integral part of programming will contribute to their ability to implement aesthetic and sensory experiences appropriate to the developing child.

ECE 1243 credits
Music in Early Childhood Education
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ECE Certificate Program
This course is designed to promote personal growth in awareness, appreciation, and enjoyment of music. It includes an overview of music as it relates to children’s concepts including timbre, dynamics, rhythm, tempo, and melody. Students will have the opportunity to explore theory and application in the areas of singing, instruments, movement, and listening.

ECE 1253 credits
Early Childhood Programs
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first semester of the ECE Certificate program.
Corequisite(s): ECE 120 and ECE 122
This course explores the theory and practice of creating effective learning / caring programs for children through goal-setting, preparation, implementation, and evaluation.

ECE 1303 credits
Presenting Literature to Children
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second semester of the ECE program
Corequisite(s): ECE 132, 133, 135
This course will introduce the student to the influence of literature on young children. The relationship between literature, language, and literacy will be demonstrated by using different story presentation styles in a multicultural approach.

ECE 1323 credits
Nutrition, Health, and Safety
Prerequisite(s): ECE 120, 122, 123, 124, 125
Acceptance into the ECE program or permission of Department Head

This course is a consideration of the health and nutritional needs of young children. Topics include nutrition, food storage, preparation, presentation, Ministry of Health requirements, planning for safety, emergency procedures, and childhood illnesses.

ECE 1336 credits
Advanced Practicum
Prerequisite(s): ECE 122, ECE 125
Pre- or corequisite(s): ECE 130, ECE 135
This course is a continuation of ECE 122. In this course, the student practices more advanced competencies including parent interaction, self-evaluation, and peer evaluation.

ECE 1353 credits
The Process of Curriculum Development
Prerequisite(s): ECE 122, ECE 125
This is an experiential workshop course, focusing on the relevant factors affecting curriculum planning for groups of preschool children, with a focus on science, math, and social studies.

ECE 1603 credits
Introduction to Disabilities
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ECE diploma program
This course is intended to introduce students to specific disabilities, and the family, social, and educational issues that can be affected during the lifespan.

ECE 2133 credits
Atypical Development
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ECE diploma program
Corequisite(s): ECE 223 and ECE 224
This course is an introduction to the understanding of the development of children with exceptionalities. A variety of disabilities will be discussed in depth, with consideration on how the emotional, social, cognitive , motor, and communication development will be affected by the specific disability.

ECE 2233 credits
Administration of Childhood Centres
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ECE Diploma program.
This course is designed for preschool/daycare centre supervisors, and/or potential administrators. The emphasis is on developing sound program management and fiscal management skills, with a focus on interpersonal relationships. Students are introduced to the responsibilities of an administrator in terms of setting up and/or maintaining an ongoing program in different types of early childhood centres.

ECE 2243 credits
Working with Families
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ECE diploma
Corequisite(s): ECE 223
This course examines public and government policy, social issues, and cultural influences as they relate to and affect children and their families. Both historical and contemporary perspectives will be explored. This examination will include a review of theoretical underpinnings, while emphasizing practical applications.

ECE 2426 credits
Practicum: Special Needs
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ECE diploma program, ECE 213, and 260 or Permission of the department head
This practicum will allow students to work directly with children who require extra support, in a variety of settings that promote skill acquisition and integration of theory into practice. Students must be prepared to be available regular daytime work hours for practicum.

ECE 2436 credits
Practicum: Infancy
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ECE diploma program, ECE 213 and 269
Students work directly with infants in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on observing, recording, health and safety issues, and transfer of infant care theory into practice. Students must be prepared to be available regular daytime work hours for practicum.

ECE 2603 credits
Foundations of Working with Exceptional Children
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ECE diploma program
This course is designed to help students understand present practices in early childhood special education. The history of the education and care of exceptional children will be investigated. Definitions of exceptionality will be explored, including giftedness. The intent of this course is to lead students to a personal philosophical statement of principles and rights of the exceptional child.

ECE 2693 credits
Foundations of Infant Caregiving
Prerequisite(s): Admission to ECE diploma program
This course provides an examination of historical methods of infant caregiving, the development of philosophies; and methods up to the present time.

ECE 2813 credits
Programming for Special Needs
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ECE Diploma program and ECE 213 and ECE 260
This course utilizes a problem-solving approach to the programming needs of exceptional children in nursery schools, daycare centres, kindergartens, and after-school programs.

ECE 2823 credits
Programming for Infancy
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the ECE Diploma program. And ECE 213 and ECE 269



This course examines the theory and practice of infant care, from birth to age three.

ECE 2911.5 credits
Current Developments in ECE I
(formerly ECE 491)
Prerequisite(s): None
A selection of current topics are addressed in workshop or mini-course format or as summer institutes. This course may be taken more than once for credit, provided the course content is different from that previously taken.

ECE 2983 credits
Directed Studies in ECE I
(formerly ECE 498)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides students opportunities to work on research projects, directed readings, or additional course work in a specified area.

ECE 2991.5 credits
Directed Studies in ECE II
(formerly ECE 499)
Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides students opportunities to work on research projects, directed readings, or additional course work in a specified area.

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