The document provides information about the Early Childhood Education program at Langara College. It outlines the requirements, application process, and what students can expect to learn. The full-time diploma program takes 12 months to complete and includes interactive classes and hands-on practicum experiences in childcare centers. The part-time certificate program can be completed over 2 years. Both programs prepare students to work with young children in daycares and preschools. Graduates will be eligible for certification as Early Childhood Educators.

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Early Childhood Education
INFO SESSION
Welcome
Diploma Program & Certificate Program

2. Agenda
• Early Childhood Education at
Langara
• Requirements
• Application Process
• Job prospects
• Questions

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What makes our program unique?
We offer
• Full time
12 month Diploma of
Early Childhood Education
Program
• Part time
Certificate in Early
Childhood Education
Certificate – online

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What makes our program unique?
Students learn about early
development and a range of
pedagogical philosophies while
practicing skills to work with
children.
The program is focused
on the value of play and
respect for diversity.
Academic college work is
integrated with community
practicum experiences.
We have been providing
Early Childhood Education
Instruction since 1966

5. Langara Early Childhood
Education Program
Diploma Program FULL TIME
…what does learning look like?
OVERVIEW

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Interactive
learning and
meaningful
discussions.
What does learning look like?

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Hands on
learning.
What does learning look like?

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Practicing
the role of the
Educator.
What does learning look like?

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Students learn to
plan meaningful
experiences for
children.
What does learning look like?

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Consider young
children’s
interests when we
plan experiences.
What does learning look like?

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Students
work
together
and alone.
What does learning look like?

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Practicum – Diploma Program
• Purpose of practicum
• Integrated with college courses
• Diverse experience by age groupings, type of program and
location
• Arrangements are made by the department
• Support from Faculty and Sponsor Teachers

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• Term one - two mornings each week
• Term two - three mornings each week
• Term three - two mornings, one full day
- four week full time block
Practicum – Diploma Program
Amount of time increases each semester as students
develop all aspects of the role of the teacher

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Program Schedule & Workload
• A full time, daytime program with classes or practicum every day
from Monday to Friday.
• Workshops and meeting times are scheduled for group projects.
• Homework, reading, and assignments for all courses,
preparation for practicum, and studying for midterm and final
exams.

15. FALL
SCHEDULE
Time
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 ECE 1119
Practicum
ECE 1119
Practicum
9:00 PSYCH 2324
TBA
9:00-10:30
ECED 1108
C. Painter
A 283
9:00-12:00
PSYCH 2324
TBA
9:00-10:309:30
10:00
10:30 ECED 1116
S.Young
A283
10:30-12:00
Meeting
time
11:00
11:30
12:00 Lunch Lunch
Project Mtgs.
Lunch Lunch
12:30 Project Mtgs Project Mtgs.
1:00 ECED 1115
C. Painter
1:00-2:30
A283
ECED 1118
C. Turner
A 283
1:00-2:30
1:30 ECED 1104
V. Simmons
A283
1:30-3:00
ECED 1118
C. Turner
1:30-3:00
ECED 1116
S.Young
1:30-3:00
ECED 1115
C. Painter
A283
2:30-4:00
2:00
2:30 ECED 1101
C. Turner
2:30-4:00
A283
3:00 Break Break
3:30 Eng 1127
3:30-5:30
TBA
Eng 1127
3:30-5:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30

16. Class of 2020

17. Langara Early Childhood
Education
Certificate Program PART TIME
…what does learning look like?
OVERVIEW
There will be 2 or 3 courses offered each term

18. CERTIFICATE IN ECE
PROGRAM SCHEDULE OVER 3 INTAKES

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How long will it take to
complete the program?
• If you take all of the courses offered, it will take 2 years to
complete the program
• If you take less courses each term, it will take longer
• You will have 5 years to complete the program
• Some courses need to be taken before others

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Many very important steps that need to
occur to be accepted in the Langara ECE
program
• Apply for the program – done through
website
• Once applied, all communication is done
though your new Langara email address
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE
How do I get started?

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General College Admission
• ENGLISH: one of the following:
– English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum 70%
– Literary Studies 12 with a minimum 70%
– English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 70%
– A university-level English or communications course for which Langara
awards transfer credit, with a minimum "C-" grade;
– A minimum "C-" grade in ENGL 1120;
– An "S" grade in ENGL 1107
– LET (Langara English Test) score of 3 or higher;
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIPLOMA

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English DIPLOMA *
• LPI (Language Proficiency Index) with a minimum 26
on the essay and one of 5 in English usage, 5 in
sentence structure, or 10 in reading comprehension;
• IELTS score with a minimum 6.5, with a minimum of
6.0 in listening, speaking, and writing and reading
• TOEFL Internet-based (IBT) score of 80 or higher
with a minimum of 20 in reading and writing, and a
minimum of 18 in speaking and listening;
• LEAP (Langara English for Academic Purposes)
successful completion of level 8
SPECIAL NOTE
English will get you into
the ECE program, but to
complete the ECE
diploma you will need to
get an LET 3 so you can
take English 1123 which is
requirement to graduate
with a ECE Diploma.

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English CERTIFICATE
• English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum 67%
– Literary Studies 12 with a minimum 67%
– English First Peoples 12 with a minimum 67%
– A university-level English or communications course for which
Langara awards transfer credit, with a minimum "C-" grade;
– An "S" grade in ENGL 1107
– LET (Langara English Test) score of 2 or higher
REQUIREMENTS

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English Certificate
SPECIAL NOTE
• LPI (Language Proficiency Index) with a minimum 26 on the essay and
one of 5 in English usage, 5 in sentence structure, or 10 in reading
comprehension;
• IELTS score with a minimum 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in listening,
speaking, and writing and reading
• TOEFL Internet-based (IBT) score of 80 or higher with a minimum of 20 in
reading and writing, and a minimum of 18 in speaking and listening;
• LEAP (Langara English for Academic Purposes) successful completion of
level 8.

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Admission Requirements
• Attending this information session is mandatory
• Need 20 hour of relevant volunteer/paid work
with children under 5- example, daycare,
preschool, church. (This can occur in your home country)
• 2 Letters of reference – One from your volunteer site
• ECE Supplement Form completed – found
online
Please handed
them in to Langara
Registration

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Full Acceptance
• Once you accept your offer to our program, you receive an
email with the LINK to complete your criminal records check.
– Check your junk mail –
• A criminal record clearance is required for full acceptance
into the ECE program.
• No other criminal record check will be accepted. – it must
be through Langara Registration

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Full Acceptance
Criminal check –
1) online
2) print off bring to college to get verification and
signature.
• Valid 8-hour Children First Aid and CPR Certificate
must be handed in to registration

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All previous requirements…
CONTACT:
Langara International Student
Department for support
langara.ca/international
International
Students

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Finance
• Approximate total cost for all three
semesters is $10,000 – 12,000 (including
tuition - domestic students)
• A detailed breakdown of costs for each
semester is available at langara.ca
• Financial Services can provide
information on student loans,
scholarships, and bursaries.
PLEASE MAKE A NOTE

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Life After Langara ECE
• Job Opportunities
• Post Basic Courses
• University Transfer
YOU’VE GOT OPTIONS

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Certification
Completion of ECE
Program at Langara
Can apply for certification as an
Early Childhood Educator
Completion of Special
Needs Courses
Completion of Infant
and Toddler Practicum
Can then apply for certification
as an Infant/Toddler Educator
Can apply for certification as a
Special Needs Educator
YOU’VE GOT OPTIONS

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DIPLOMA Transferability
• There are a number of programs that will
grant graduates of the ECE Program at
Langara advanced standing. These include:
–Capilano University
–Douglas College
–University of the Fraser Valley
–University of Victoria
YEAR
03
Transfer to
Universities

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Questions
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
Merle Viaud
Department Chair
604.323.5769
EMAIL: mviaud@langara.ca
langara.ca/early-childhood
CONNECT

34. Thank you