early childhood education
Ministry comes in many different forms. At Columbia Bible College we believe that the field of Early Childhood Education
is an important and vital ministry of the church and Christian community. At Columbia, we teach students from a Christian perspective while equipping
them with the skills and training needed to be effective workers in the Early Childhood Education field. This major provides students with BC
Government approved ECE training in the Basic Level and Post-Basic Level in either Special
Needs and/or Infant & Toddler Care. In addition,
students are provided with a Biblical foundation and the practical skills required to teach young children in a variety of ECE settings.
Upon completion of 500 hours of approved work in the ECE field, graduates may apply for registration in BC as licensed
Early Childhood Educators.
What makes this program unique?
The uniqueness of the Early Childhood program at Columbia Bible College is that the program provides BC Government
approved training in the Basic or Post-Basic Level of Early Childhood Education from a Christian perspective. There are number of options within the
Early Childhood program at Columbia Bible College, which include the following:
1 Year Certificate – 58 credit hours plus block practicum
This program is completed in three
semesters; including a summer semester. The Certificate includes 12 credit hours of Bible and 46 credit hours of the Basic Level ECE training. The
Certificate program can ladder into the Diploma in ECE.
2 Year Diploma – 89 credit hours plus block practicum
This program is completed
in five semesters, including a summer semester at the end of year one. The Diploma in ECE includes the Basic Level as well as Post-Basic Special
Needs and Infant & Toddler Care.
Post Basic Program - These programs are available to those who have completed the Basic Level and wish to
upgrade to include Special Needs and/or Infant & Toddler Care.
*Admission to the ECE program requires a supplement ECE application.
What will be the outcome after taking this program?
Students will acquire a Biblical understanding as well as vocational training at the basic Early Childhood level.
Career opportunities for the Diploma grads include preschool teachers, daycare supervisors, and daycare teachers.
The Post-Basic Diplomas are part-time programs that provide advanced level training to work with infants and toddlers
and/or children with special needs.
"The ECE program has guided me in a way that has changed my life. With the support and encouragement of the teachers and
my director, not only in my career decision, but in my personal life, I was able to listen to God's calling. The variety of practicum experiences
helped shape the direction in which I was heading, and with the practical and applicable knowledge I have gained through the ECE program, I was able
to walk into a career with confidence.”
Amy Langendoen – BA Grad 2005
The ECE program at CBC is an excellent program; the professors and director are all very friendly and approachable. There
are many great things that I learned about working with children, and I thoroughly enjoyed the relationships that I made with the other students in
the program.
Ben Born – BA Grad 2005
Please view the following page for detailed information on the Early Childhood Education program at
Columbia:
View
the Early Childhood Education program one page overview (pdf)
View the Early Childhood Education program overview and course
requirements in our catalogue (pdf).
A student's perspective on the ECE program (article)
Faculty Information
Upcoming Events
COMING IN MARCH 2010
Fun Family Phonics - March 20th & March
27th
for more info
COMING IN MAY 2010
Responsible Adult Training Workshops
Health & Safety – Part I & II
Guidance &
Behavior Management – Part I & II
Child Growth & Development – Part I & II
Nutrition – Part I &
IIFor more
information, contact Gwen: gwen.reese@columbiabc.edu
COMING IN NOVEMBER 2010
2010 ECE Educators Conference will be held on November 6, 2010.
View the 7 November 2009 ECE Educators Conference Brochure
(pdf)
For a sample list of grad job placements, click here.
