Advanced Diploma
- School of Applied Arts
- Program Length: Varies
- Start Date: September
- Offered At: Distributed Learning
Students may complete this program on a full-time or part-time basis and have a maximum of 12 semesters to complete the program. A Learner Course Plan for course completion is developed with each student, based on an assessment of any previous ECE or related training they may already have, and any PLAR credits received. The Learner Course Plan specific to this program can be found HERE .
Online students register each semester from a list of course offerings. Current course offerings can be found HERE.
To participate in courses, students must have an internet-ready computer system. General internet/computer knowledge (e.g. e-mail, ability to save files, install programs, and related applications) would be a valuable asset
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Effectively administer the day-to-day operations of an early learning and child care program, particularly in the regulated sector.
- Create informed and professional documents that will assist with quality child care operations.
- Apply knowledge of provincial legislative documents to ensure safe, high-quality, healthy, and compliant early learning and child care environments.
- Supervise, mentor, direct, and provide professional support to employees, students, and volunteers within early learning and child care settings.
- Lead, inspire, and be an informed advocate within the early learning and child care sector.
- Embrace diversity and build professional relationships with children/families, and their communities as well as other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate confidence, critical thinking, and reflective practice, as well as ethical and professional behaviour at all times.
- Maintain currency within the ECE field by actively seeking professional learning resources and opportunities.
Future Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for employment in administrative leadership roles in a variety of early learning and child care settings.
These could include but are not limited to the following:
- Child care centres
- Family homes
- Family agencies
- Family resource centres
- Drop-in playgroups
- Head Start programs
Certification
Upon completion of this program, individuals may apply for provincial Child Care Services (CCS) Certification through the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL). The Early Childhood Education Administrative Leadership advanced diploma (with an ECE Diploma) is eligible for Level III CCS Certification in classifications the individual already holds. For information on certification, please visit Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL) .
Courses
For a complete list of course offerings please visit the Early Childhood Education Administrative Program Information page .