Stream C: Child Development and Child Care
Stream C is a joint program offered by the University of 丁香园AV (UW) and Red River College Polytechnic (RRCP) or the Université de St. Boniface (USB). This unique collaboration enables students to earn both a 2-year diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and a 3-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Studies (Child Development and Child Care) within a four-year period of full-time study. Graduates qualify for the highest classification, ECE III, from the Manitoba Department of Families’ Early Learning and Child Care Program. UW is proud to offer the only degree-granting professional program in Early Childhood Education in Manitoba.
Specializations:
Students in Stream C must choose one of the following areas of specialization:
- Child Care Administration Specialization - Includes a selection of business courses
- Inclusion Concentration - Focuses on psychology and education courses.
Career Preparedness:
Graduates of Stream C are well-prepared for a variety of roles, including child care specialists, centre directors, supervisors, and early childhood educators.
Program Structure:
Direct Entry
- Complete introductory courses including recommended courses such as:
- PSYC-1000(6) Intro Psych
- Humanities requirement
- Science requirement
- Academic Writing (if required
- Focus on Core Courses at UW
- Complete the Spring Practicum at Red River (RRC).
- Students completing Year 2 of the ECE II program in full time studies and earn their diploma
- Complete Specialization courses and finish outstanding Core Courses or degree requirements
Diploma Entry
- Two-Year Diploma in Early Childhood Education at RRCP or USB (or equivalent)
- Core Courses at UW
- Degree Requirements
- Complete Specialization courses and finish outstanding Core Courses or degree requirements