92 Early Childhood and Special Education Degree Programs in Canada

Quality Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) embraces a philosophy that children thrive in developmentally appropriate, child-centered play programs that use a problem-solving approach to guidance. Keyano College's Applied ELCC Certificate program incorporates this philosophy, providing students with the skills and credentials needed to work in the childcare field.

Children Childhood and Youth Understand the human condition from the perspectives of young people. Our program takes a child-centred and childrens rights-based approach to this relatively new field of study. You will explore the many facets of global childhoods from award-winning faculty members and distinguished researchers. Our interdisciplinary and humanities-based approaches include courses from sociology, psychology, literature, history, anthropology, and human rights and equity studies.

Our program focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children and their interaction with the world around them.

Campus Saint-Jean, the only French-speaking post-secondary institution in Western Canada, offers its students the ideal setting for learning and community involvement thanks to its small classes, its scholarships rewarding academic excellence, and its research opportunities.

All students in the Elementary degree program are enrolled in a Generalist program that prepares you to instruct all of the required elementary-school subjects. Unlike Secondary Education, you will not select a major in a specific area of study.

Child and Youth Care Transforming the lives of children and youth facing adversity requires knowledge of the specialized theories and techniques needed to advocate for their rights. You’ll learn to design and implement developmental, preventative and therapeutic programs and explore policy areas, research and advocacy options.

The Child and Youth Care First Nations program provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with individuals, their families and small groups across a variety of practice settings which provide support to First Nations children, youths and their families. The program reflects the needs of First Nations peoples and is continually developing with involvement from the First Nations communities of the Cowichan area, as well as from the First Nations students who bring the teachings of their communities into the program.

Child and Youth Care practitioners are specialists in facilitating change in children, youth and young adults who are experiencing a range of social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges. Children and youth respond to the impact of change, stress, loss, poverty, violence, abuse and neglect with a range of emotions and behaviours including confusion, anger, withdrawal, aggression, hopelessness, violence, and suicide. Many of the children or youth experience numerous challenges and may have a variety of diagnoses.

Advanced Diploma in Child and youth care practitioners offer life-changing support to vulnerable children and youth. Prepare for a rewarding career helping young people by engaging with them in their everyday lives, building on their strengths, and empowering them to make positive changes.

The Emergency Child Care First Aid with CPR program at Selkirk College is designed to equip participants with essential skills to respond effectively in emergencies involving children. This comprehensive course covers key topics such as CPR techniques tailored for infants and children, managing choking incidents, dealing with allergic reactions, and recognizing signs of common childhood illnesses.

The Child and Youth Care Specialty - Human Services Diploma at Selkirk College equips students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and families. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical experience, students develop competencies in areas such as child development, counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and community resources.

Enrich a child’s life through activities that engage and inspire them. Through a curriculum that combines theory and fieldwork, you’ll gain a strong foundation for working with children, with a broad knowledge base and the ability to: foster the physical, emotional, psychological cognitive and academic development of preschool or school-age children; understand children’s roles in family, community and cultural contexts.

Help young people overcome life's toughest challenges.

The Babysitter Certificate program at Selkirk College, offered in partnership with the Red Cross, is designed to provide young individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to be responsible and capable babysitters.

Disability Studies explores the ways in which the lives of people with disabilities are shaped by patterns of injustice, exclusion and discrimination and social, cultural and aesthetic “norms.” This part-time program allows you to utilize a previous college diploma in a disability-related field, or other relevant post-secondary credentials, to earn a bachelor’s degree through a combination of online, intensive and hybrid courses. An applied independent thesis project and practical experience in schools and community organizations will ensure you graduate understanding new theoretical and methodological approaches in this relatively new and expansive interdisciplinary field. You will be prepared to make a difference.