Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education Degree

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education degree combines theory and practice in early childhood education, focusing on curriculum, childhoods, and leadership. Students engage in critically reflective practice and field placements to develop the competencies required for licensure and employment as early childhood educators in British Columbia. The degree also provides a pathway to elementary teacher education programs at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia.

Program Outline

Outline:

This Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education degree blends theory and practice in the early years, engaging with research and theory. Three core threads are intertwined throughout the degree: curriculum, childhoods, and leadership and advocacy. As part of your training, you'll be invited to engage in critically reflective practice, working to create learning environments of social justice and equity for children and families. You’ll also explore teaching approaches in your field placements that will help you master the competencies required to be licensed and employed as an early childhood educator in British Columbia. Courses in the first two years meet the requirements of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) for: ECE Certificate to Practice; Infant/Toddler Certificate to Practice; and/or Special Needs Certificate to Practice. This early childhood education degree is a pathway to elementary teacher education programs at both Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education degree will also be offered at CapU Squamish campus for the Fall 2024 term.

Careers:

Child advocate Child development consultant Education consultant Early childhood educator Early years program facilitator StrongStart BC facilitator