Early childhood education program at CDI College - School of Health Care:

Early Childhood Education: Advanced - Level III

With an objective to provide students with a practical approach to child care learning, the Advanced Early Childhood Education program has been designed. Video presentations, group discussions, guest speakers, and practical experience that is hands-on are combined into the program. The instructions and the practicum hours formed by Alberta Family and Social Services, Daycare Staff Qualifications Branch, is met by this program. Students conduct their practicum for this program at their place of employment.

All students participating in our Learning System program are able to build confidence in becoming skilled health care professionals.

Career Opportunities

Students find employment in many different childcare areas. More often than not, the students are employed in daycare centers. When a student completes this certificate program, they will be qualified for the position of Daycare Director.

Early Childhood Education: Basic - Level II

With the objective to provide students with a practical approach to child care learning, we have developed the Basic Early Childhood Education program. The curriculum combines speeches, group discussions, applied realistic knowledge, video presentations, and guest lecturers. This program meets the instructional and practicum hours as set down by Alberta Family and Social Services, Daycare Staff Qualifications Branch. The practicum for this program is done at the student's current job. Students develop confidence in their abilities as health care professional through active participation in our Learning System.

Career Opportunities

Those participating in the program find work in various places that provide caring for children. Usually, the most common place of employment of the students are daycare facilities.