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.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, contact us at pacept@uwinnipeg.ca

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Advanced Diploma In Leadership In Early Childhood Care & Education Handbook

Tuition & Fees

$4,800

Costs may vary depending on mode of course delivery and are tentative.

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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.

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

Advanced Diploma in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education
- ECE II- Early Childhood Educator Level II must be provided with application.

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

Required Courses Comments

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.