Early Childhood Education (Certificate)

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

• General College Admission Requirements
• Be age 18 by December 31st of the year you enter the program.
• Suitability is determined on the basis of an overview of an applicant's emotional stability, physical health, formal education, the ability to work in a team setting and life experience.
• Two letters of reference from individuals who are not related to you (character references from reputable community members and/or individuals familiar with your experience in working with young children). Reference letters should not be written by the person who completes your volunteer verification form. If you have an ECE basic license to practice, you would complete a work history form which includes references. https://www.douglascollege.ca/sites/default/files/docs/department-child-family-and-community-studies/ECE-Character-reference-form-2019-2020.pdf.
• Complete and show evidence of 20 hours of volunteer or work experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education setting with children from birth to age six. The 20 hours documentation of volunteer or work experience form must be complete and submitted prior to enrollment in practicum courses.
• Complete a Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by Enrolment Services).
• Complete a medical declaration or assessment indicating a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health. The workload of the programs and the close contact with individuals in practical settings require students to be in good mental and physical health.
• NOTE:  Applicants who have completed 9 or more post-secondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5) for admission to any ACS program.