EC1400

Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism in ECE

VanWest College Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism in ECE

Early Childhood Educators must develop professional communications skills in order to establish a quality early learning and child care environment. Students who complete this course will learn how to communicate and collaborate with families, co-workers, and the community. They will reflect on their communication style and learn how to meet the needs of others to promote effective communication. Students will learn what it means to be a professional in the field of early learning and child care. They will learn about the importance of professional growth and opportunities. They will learn how to advocate for high-quality, accessible, culturally diverse, and inclusive early learning and child care programs. Students will also learn about community resources available for children and families and how to share the information to families.

Course Details

  • Course ID: EC1400
  • Course Name: Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism in 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 Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism in 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: Adler, R. B. & Proctor II, R. F. (2018). Look: looking out looking in. (4th Canadian ed.). Nelson
  • ISBN: 978-0176870980
  • Online Source: Amazon
  • Buy at VanWest: Yes

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