Early Learning & Child Care Certificate at Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada is a certificate in Social Work programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Social Work
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Early Learning & Child Care Certificate is a one-year program at Northwestern Polytechnic that prepares students to work with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children in early learning settings. Coursework covers child development and the skills needed to create a supportive learning environment, and graduates qualify as Level Two Educators through Alberta Children and Youth Services. The program is delivered through a combination of distance and on-campus instruction at the Grande Prairie campus and includes a Work Integrated Learning component. Graduates are prepared for roles in child care centres, family day homes, nursery schools, kindergartens, and out-of-school care programs. The certificate is offered within the Education area of the School of Business and Education, is open to international students, and can serve as a foundation for further study in the Early Learning & Child Care Diploma.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires English 30-1 or 30-2, a 3-credit post-secondary level English course, or HS 1130 (or equivalent), along with the college's general English language proficiency requirement. Applicants who do not meet these prerequisites are advised to contact the Office of the Registrar.
