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Advanced Diploma In Leadership In Early Childhood Care & Education
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This program is designed for professionals working in the early childhood care and education sector. The program has been approved by the Manitoba Government’s Child Care Education Program Approval Committee (CCEPAC) as a route towards achievement of ECE III classification when combined with a current ECE II. It is a unique combination of courses from the Professional Studies Program Area and the Developmental Studies Degree Program.
Domestic
Hybrid
Tuition & Fees
$4,900
Costs may vary depending on mode of course delivery and are tentative.
Please budget approximately $800 for textbook costs. Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement.
For more information regarding tuition & fees and payment options, click here.
Objectives & Outcomes
Objectives
- To provide leadership training for professionals within the early childhood sector
- To provide an ECE II with the opportunity to become an ECE III
Outcomes
- Understanding of major Canadian and Manitoban social policies as they relate to children and families
- Ability to analyze trends in the childcare sector
- Familiarity with major principles of business management and their interrelationships
- Understanding of key concepts of organizational behaviour and the behaviour of individuals and groups in organizations
- Effective oral and written communication, both interpersonal and team related
- Effective problem-solving techniques
Admission Requirements
This program requires a dual application process. For admission to this program students must complete the UWPACE and degree-credit studies Application for Admission forms and submit originals of all required documentation.
Academic Requirements
- Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
- MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.
OR
- Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).
Additional Requirements
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Advanced Diploma in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education
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ECE II- Early Childhood Educator Level II must be provided with application.
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English Language Requirements
Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
Courses & Descriptions
Elective Courses
Completion of three courses (108 hours)
*Please note that the Writing at University seminar is a requirement for students who do not have an undergraduate degree.
Electives Required
3
Seminars for Success for Part-time Students
The following seminars are offered to Part-time students to set you up for success in your studies
The seminars are not required, but may be useful to brush up on your academic skills.
Writing at University (FREE!)
Are you looking to sharpen your writing skills? This half-day seminar is exactly what you need to master the art of academic writing.
From understanding assignment guidelines and outlining assignments to finding information and citing it correctly, this short course gives you the tools you need to master writing in an academic environment
For more information, please visit our Writing at University page.
Learning Techniques ($50)
Set yourself up for success with the Learning Techniques Seminar (DPS 15179) and learn how to learn! In this 3 hour online seminar, you gain the tools you need to be successful with their current studies and with lifelong learning.
Students gain an understanding of their own learning style and of how the learning process works. In addition, students learn to apply practical strategies for goal setting, managing their time, reading texts, enhancing memory, taking notes, writing essays and studying for exams.
PACE highly recommends that you complete the Learning Techniques Seminar to help enhance your education at PACE if you:
- Do not have post-secondary education
- Have been out of school for a number of years
- Are new to Canada and/or Canadian post-secondary education
For more information, please visit our Learning Techniques page.
Career Opportunities
Articulation For Credit
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education Program may be eligible for equivalent course credits towards an undergraduate degree at The University of Winnipeg.
Additional Comments
Funding Opportunity for Students
The Regulated Annual Training Grant ($350) is available through the Province of Manitoba.
The student must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the Regulated Annual Training Grant:
1. Employed at a licensed non-profit child care centre
2. Classified as an ECE ll and eligible to receive an ECE lll upon completion of the ADLECCE Program
* Childcare Centre Directors must apply for this grant on behalf of the employee.
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The program consists of two components: the Core Courses and Elective Courses. Students may take the courses in any order as long as they have the required prerequisites. Students have up to five years to complete the 360 hours of study. Students may condense their studies by taking more than one course per term.
Please note the following courses are degree-credit courses offered at The University of Winnipeg main campus. Students are encouraged to take them in the latter part of the program.