Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Work experience
Clinical/fieldwork placement
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years (16 months)
Make a difference in the life of each child
Start in September or January!听
In the Early Learning and Care (ELC) program, you'll be provided with cutting edge knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with children, families, professionals and communities. You'll learn to create responsive environments that support each child to reach their potential in every area.
We'll help you succeed
You will learn how to provide care and education that focuses on the needs of children and their families. You'll foster each child's optimal emotional, intellectual, linguistic, creative, physical, cultural and social development.
Hands-on learning
In the two years you'll spend in the ELC program, you'll participate in听three practicum placements. Emphasis is placed on working collaboratively with families, within communities and with other professionals.
Graduates
Graduates are prepared with a strong听foundation听for many professional opportunities in the field of early learning and care. They have the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to create responsive, caring environments for all including infants, toddlers, pre-school age children and children with diverse abilities. Graduates are prepared to provide leadership and advocacy within the community of early learning and care.
Further transfer opportunities
Graduates with a diploma in ELC have transfer credit towards a degree in听Child and Youth Care. If you decide to continue with further education you may eventually seek employment as a licensing officer, consultant, policy analyst or college instructor. You'll have an exciting role in a quickly developing field of work. As public awareness of the importance of the early years grows, early childhood educators are beginning to receive professional recognition and appropriate pay for the role they play in the lives of young children. You may choose to pursue further education towards the Child and Youth Care degree at:
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Indigenous priority admissions听
For a limited time each year, Camosun College offers priority seating for qualified听Indigenous students in听all听Health and Human Services programs.
The听Indigenous Limited Priority Admissions听process is approved by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
How to apply for an听Indigenous priority seat.
Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.听
Contact information
School of Health and Human Services
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Admissions questions:
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