Certificate of Extended Studies in Early Childhood Education
IMPORTANT: Applications to this Certificate have been suspended until further notice.
This program offers teachers, educators, and those individuals who are employed in other helping professions, a holistic approach to professional learning and development in early childhood education. Course on approaches to play, trauma informed practice, the arts, expressive art therapies, early literacies, as well as supporting elective courses are all included in the program.
The structure is flexible. Although intended for teachers and early childhood educators who will to fulfill specific employment requirements, augment or expand their understanding of the field of early childhood, or seek career advancement through further studies, the certificate can be taken concurrently with a Bachelor of Education degree.
Program Requirements:
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Certificate of Extended Studies in Early Childhood Education Required Courses |
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| Required Courses (Choose 5 courses from the list) | |
| ECE 200 ECE 325 ECE 400 ECE 435 ECE 445 ECE 200-400 level |
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| Approved Elective List A (Choose 3 courses from the list) | |
| EAE 201 ECE 200-400 level ECCU 200 ECCU 400 EDAN 301 EDRA 101 EFDN 306 EFDN 308 |
EFDN 309 ELIT 101 ELNG 200 ELNG 326 EMTH 325 EMTH 425 EMUS 320 EPSY 323 |
| Approved Elective List B (Choose 1 course from the list) | |
| EFDN 306 EFDN 308 EFDN 309 EPSY 200-499 level JS 100 JS 280 KIN 120 KIN 180 |
PSYC 101 PSYC 102 PSYC 210 SOC 208 SOC 212 SOC 213 SW 100 WGST 200 |
| Approved Elective List C (Choose 1 course from the list) | |
| ART 100-400 level CTCH 100-400 level INA 100-400 level MAP 100-400 level |
MU 100-400 level THEA 100-400 level THAC 100-400 level |
| TOTAL: 30 credit hours | |
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the ECE certificate program must have an approved Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree with a minimum 65.00% UGPA, or applicants may complete the certificate concurrent with their BEd program at the University of Regina.