Overview
The ECE Diploma program will not be offered starting Fall 2025.
The ECE Certificate program will be offered as a full time, in person, three consecutive semester program
OR
A 2 year, part time, online program.
Admission Requirements for the above are found under ADMISSIONS for ECE Certificate program
(see Important Note below).
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs at Langara College, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ prepare students to work with young children, families, and community partners within the context of the principles of the BC Early Learning Framework, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action, the ECEBC Code of Ethics, BC Child Care Sector Occupational Competencies, Child Care Licensing Regulation and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The ECE programs at Langara College, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ offer current, meaningful theory courses and a variety of practicum experiences to support students' knowledge and understanding of professional practice. The strong values of inclusion and respect for all children and families are embedded throughout the curriculum in the diploma, certificate, and post-basic Special Needs citation programs.
At Langara College, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓, ECE students develop advocacy, social responsibility, and a rich understanding of the complexity of the work of an early childhood educator. The curriculum is rooted in inclusive practice that advocates for responsive care and education for all children. All courses offer high-quality instruction from faculty with diverse professional expertise.
Graduates of the ECE Certificate program have the option to earn additional citations in Infant and Toddler Education and Special Needs Education.
A Day in the Life
Recently, we spoke with Alicia, a current student in the Early Childhood Education program, to find out what a day looks like for her in this program. See what she shared with us.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The ECE Diploma program will not be offered starting Fall 2025.
The ECE Certificate program will be offered as a full time, in person, three consecutive semester program
OR
A 2 year, part time, online program.
Admission Requirements for the above are found under ADMISSIONS for ECE Certificate program.
At this time, you will apply for the ECE Certificate program and the Department Chair and Coordinator will reach out to you to determine whether you are enrolling in the part time, online 2 year program OR the full time, one year, cohort, in- person program. There are no options for mixed mode delivery of the course at this time so applicants must choose either the online part time program or the in person full time program.
Graduates of either program meet Ministry requirements for ECE Certification in British Columbia.
Graduates of either program are able to continue studies in the post basic Special Needs and Infant Toddler Citation programs.
The part time online, 2 year ECE Certificate program has three intakes per year, in September, January, and May. The ECE Certificate program is part-time and is entirely online, with the exception of the 3 practica. The full time, 1 year, in person ECE Certificate program has intakes in September and January only.
For information and consultation regarding the part time, online, 2 year ECE Certificate program, contact Andrea James at Andreajames@langara.ca
For information and consultation regarding the full time, in person, one year ECE Certificate program, contact Andrea Dawson at Adawson@langara.ca
Post Basic Studies:
The Post Basic ECE Special Needs Citation program has intakes in September and January. Once the three evening courses are complete, there is a practicum requirement.
The Post Basic ECE Infant and Toddler Care and Education Citation program has intakes in January, May and September. Applicants must have completed an ECE Certificate in order to apply to the post basic programs.