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Early Learning and Child Care – diploma

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Early Learning and Child Care – diploma

What it costs for * September

The amounts listed are based on a full-time course load and are estimates, so should not be used as actual numbers. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.

If you are planning on taking a part-time course load, try our tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.

If you are currently working in this field, you may be eligible for funding to pay for tuition, books, and time to complete courses, as well as wage top ups through the Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Program.
Tuition estimate+ Fees estimate= Total estimate
Term 1 $3,064.89 + $964.50 = $4,029.39
Term 2 $3,064.89 + $634.75 = $3,699.64
Term 3 $3,126.26 + $954.50 = $4,080.76
Term 4 $3,126.26 + $534.75 = $3,661.01
Total estimate $12,382.30 + $3,088.50 = $15,470.80

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Tuition estimate+ Fees estimate= Total estimate
Term 1 $8,090.39 + $964.50 = $9,054.89
Term 2 $8,090.39 + $634.75 = $8,725.14
Term 3 $8,494.90 + $954.50 = $9,449.40
Term 4 $8,494.90 + $534.75 = $9,029.65
Total estimate $33,170.58 + $3,088.50 = $36,259.08

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Courses for * September

You must complete 20 courses to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in two years as a full-time student.

Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.

Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits per term

Term 1 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
Child Growth and Development ELCC1000 (O)3 credits
Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care ELCC1002 (O)3 credits
Utilizing Technology COMP1016 (O)3 credits
Written Communication COMM1007 (O)3 credits
Introduction to ELCC Practicum ELCC11007 credits
Term 2 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
Play ELCC1006 (O)3 credits
Literacy ELCC1007 (O)3 credits
Guiding Children's Behaviour ELCC1008 (O)3 credits
Introduction to Communications COMM1001 (O)3 credits
ELCC Practicum II ELCC12007 credits
Term 3 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
Development and Inclusive Care ELCC20003 credits
Play and Creativity ELCC20063 credits
Working With Families ELCC20023 credits
Infants and Toddlers ELCC20033 credits
ELCC Practicum III ELCC21007 credits
Term 4 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
Play, Spaces, and Planning ELCC20083 credits
Leadership and Management in ELCC ELCC20073 credits
Social Contexts in ELCC ELCC20053 credits
School-age Children ELCC20043 credits
ELCC Practicum IV ELCC22007 credits

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