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Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Certificate

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Department:Career Training (Education)
Program Delivery Location: Community
Credential: Certificate
Format: Full-Time, Part-Time
Start Dates: TBA

Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Certificate

The Aboriginal Early Childhood Education program is designed to meet provincial licensing standards,
academic standards, community and First Nations standards to ensure NVIT graduates are successful, effective child development workers in BC communities.

The program is unique in that it emphasizes the knowledge, skills and standards relevant to both Aboriginal and mainstream individuals, families and communities. Early Childhood Education is a rapidly expanding field with a high need for qualified and certified childcare workers, particularly in Aboriginal communities. The program also includes First Aid certification in the Health, Nutrition and Safety Course (AECE 150).

The AECE program is an exciting and progressive program with a focus on Aboriginal content in the curriculum. Admission is open to all learners, particularly those wishing to explore and experience Early Childhood Education from an Aboriginal perspective. The program is designed to run 10.5 months from the beginning of September to the middle of July.

An Aboriginal Early Childhood Education (AECE) Certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of the equivalent of one year of full-time study with the option of continuing on to the second year diploma. The AECE certificate requires 48 credits. An overall minimum GPA of 2.33 is required.

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 Diploma or Mature status (19 years of age);

English Studies 12/English 12 First Peoples or ENGL 060;

40 hours of volunteer and/or work experience with 20 hours being in a licensed group, pre-school or childcare facility and under the supervision of a qualified Early Childhood Educator and the remaining 20 hours being in a private setting (sports camp, babysitting, daycamp, etc.) working with children from the ages of 3-12;

Medical Reference form for AECE (available from NVIT);

Immunization Record form for AECE (available from NVIT);

A professional letter of reference from an individual working in the childcare or education field.

*Applicants may be admitted with English 11 or 050 but will be required to take ENGL 060 as part of their program.

All admitted students will be required to obtain a current clear Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, which will be included in the Admissions Package that must be filled out and returned to registration.

All accepted students will complete an application for a Criminal Record Consent and the results will be retained by NVIT until the completion of the AECE program.

Licensing

The Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Certificate is approved by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Early Childhood Educator Registry. Successful completion of the program will allow graduates to work with children 0 to 12 as well as supervise children up to a private kindergarten level.

*Note that practicum placement will be scheduled throughout the Nicola Valley and Thompson Areas

AECE Year 1 Fall Courses
An Aboriginal Early Childhood Education (AECE) Certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of the equivalent of one year of full-time study with the option of continuing on to the second year diploma. The AECE certificate requires 48 credits as prescribed below. An overall minimum GPA of 2.33 is required

ENGL-110 - English Composition

PSYC-131 - Applied Interprersonal & Career Development

STSC-101 - Strategies for Success

Year 1 Fall

ENGL-110 - English Composition

PSYC-131 - Applied Interprersonal & Career Development

STSC-101 - Strategies for Success

Year 1 Spring

Year 1 Summer

Course Listing for this program

ENGL-110 - Credits: 3.000
English Composition
English 110 prepares students to write successful college essays. This course focuses on the writing process. Students will learn how to develop, organize, write, revise, document, and edit essays. More Details on this course
Prerequisites: ENGL 060 / or English 12 or English Studies 12 and/or English First Peoples 12 or permission of instructor.

PSYC-131 - Credits: 3.000
Applied Interprersonal & Career Development
This course presents a comprehensive view of the theory and research in interpersonal communication, and at the same time, guides students to improve a wide range of interpersonal skills and to apply these to personal, social and workplace relationship. Coverage of cultural diversity, leadership, job skills, ethics and personal productivity and stress management make this course the best choice for students to communicate successfully. More Details on this course
Prerequisites: ENGL 060 / English 12 or English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

STSC-101 - Credits: 3.000
Strategies for Success
This course introduces students to higher learning and academic culture. Students will explore a variety of topics that will help them connect to resources that will aid in their student success, including test-taking strategies, note-taking, time management, research, student responsibilities and ethics, learning styles, and setting educational goals that will contribute to lifelong learning. In addition, students will connect with other academic supports like the Librarian and Student Success Centre and have access to Elders who will introduce learners to some Indigenous cultural traditions to help students maintain a healthy balance during their studies. More Details on this course