Overview

The Early Childhood Education Graduate Diploma from Thompson Rivers University graduates embark on rewarding careers in half or full day child care programs, family child care, Head Start programs, Strong Start programs, and other child care facilities.

Areas of learning include: developing relationships with children, child development, child guidance, interpersonal relations, educational theories, designing and developing curriculum content, reflective practice, working with families, and program management.

Practical fieldwork experience is a component of each semester. With a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience in early childhood care and education, graduates are able to work effectively with co-workers and children to become strong advocates for children and families.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Early Childhood Education Diploma program at Thompson Rivers University embark on rewarding careers in half- or full-day child care programs, family child care, Head Start programs, Strong Start programs, and other child care facilities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Guidance

Interpersonal Relations - Communications

Child Health

Curriculum Development

Interpersonal Relations - Helping Interactions

Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 57 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)

After acceptance into and before commencement of the program, students will:

Provide an immunization schedule
Volunteer and/or complete work experience of 25 hours in a licensed group preschool or childcare facility and under the supervision of a certified Early Childhood Educator
Attend an information session
Complete a Consent for Criminal record check (CRC clearance needed before the commencement of practicum)

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Tuition Fee

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International

24024 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12012 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5876 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2938 CAD per semester during 24 months.

The tuition fee is for 7 courses per semester

Living costs for Kamloops

1240 - 1930 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Kamloops

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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