ECE Full-Time Diploma

Year 1 - Semester 1 (September - December)
DesignationCourse TitleCredits
ECED 1200 Practicum 1 4
ECED 1320 Child Guidance 3
ECED 1340 Interpersonal Relations - Communications 3
ECED 1350 Introduction to Program Planning 3
PSYC 2130 Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Childhood & Adolescence 3
   Total for semester 16
Year 1 - Semester 2 (January - April)
DesignationCourse TitleCredits
ECED 1300 Practicum 2 4
ECED 1330 Child Health 3
ECED 1360 Curriculum Development 3
ECED 1440 Interpersonal Relations - Helping Interactions 3
PSYC 2230 Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Adulthood & Aging 3
   Total for semester 16
Year 2 - Semester 3 (September - December)
DesignationCourse TitleCredits
ECED 2200 Practicum 3 - Demonstration Practicum 5
ECED 2350 Advanced Program Development 3
ECED 2440 Interpersonal Relations - Working with Families 3
ECED 2490 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs 3
ENGL 1100 Composition 3
   Total for semester 17

Full descriptions of the above courses can be found in the current Academic Calendar on the TRU website. Courses are listed alphabetically at the end.

Post ECE-Diploma Specialization Certificates

The two post ECE-Diploma specialization certificates are available as an optional Semester 4 (January - April) and are offered in alternating years. Please refer to their respective web pages for more information and admission requirements.