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EC1000

History, Philosophies, and Foundations of ECE

VanWest College History, Philosophies, and Foundations of ECE

This course delves deep into the origins, history, and principles of Early Childhood Education, focusing on both Canadian and international influences. It equips students with essential foundations for success in the current Early Childhood Education field. Topics include quality in Early Learning and Child Care, the role of Early Childhood Educators, culturally diverse programming, and support for Indigenous children and families. The course covers current practices and helps students develop a personal philosophy for child, environment, and ECE role in early learning and child care settings.

Course Details

  • Course ID: EC1000
  • Course Name: History, Philosophies, and Foundations of ECE
  • Course Length: 2 weeks
  • Offered Location: Vancouver
  • Method: In-person Lecture
  • Start Dates: 2025 – March 31, July 14, October 14 / 2026 – February 23, June 8, September 8
  • Course Schedule: Monday – Friday @ 4:30 – 9:30 PM
  • Credential: Upon the successful completion of this single course, you will receive History, Philosophies, and Foundations of ECE Single Course Certificate

Admission Requirement

English Admission Requirement

  • VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, or
  • Completion of VanWest EAP 300 course with a final grade of 75%+ (8 weeks with an average academic score of 75% or greater), or
  • IELTS 6.0+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 90+

Academic Admission Requirement

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12), or
  • General Education Development (GED)


Additional Requirement

  • Provide a Personal Declaration of Health signed by the applicant verifying they are physically and mentally fit and able to work with young children in a licensed early childhood education setting
  • Provide at least 2 Character Reference forms outlining the applicant’s interest, skills, capabilities, and/or volunteer/work experience with children
  • Attend an interview with the ECE Coordinator
  • Pass a Criminal Record check in line with BC’s Criminal Records Review Act
  • Provide a Negative Tuberculosis (TB) skin test
  • Submit a Statement of Intent explaining your motivation, goals, and suitability for the Early Child Education (ECE) course

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
Course Fee (International): $1,300
Application Fee (Domestic): $150
Application Fee (International): $250
Student Services Fee: $250

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

Textbook

  • Textbook: Bertrand, J. (2022). Becoming and being: an early childhood professional. Cengage
  • ISBN: 978-0176916091
  • Online Source: Amazon
  • Buy at VanWest: Yes

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