EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015 NEW DISTANCE/eCAMPUS COURSE FEES ALL COURSE FEES WILL CHANGE TO: 3 Credit Course = $438.71 (Including Tuition, ecampus Fees, Admin Fees, S.A. Fees) 2 Credit Course = $297.14 (Including Tuition, ecampus Fees, Admin Fees, S.A. Fees) TEXTBOOKS ARE THE STUDENT S RESPONSIBILITY PLEASE NOTE: There is also a one-time Application Fee of $70 for Canadian residents and $140 for international students. This is for all NEW students attending GPRC.
Can I take the ELCC program by distance? EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE DISTANCE PROGRAM YEAR 1 & 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Yes! All of the courses are available through distance online learning. Depending on your geographic location, practicum may be completed through distance as long as you live in Alberta. What are the admission requirements? If you wish to attend full time on campus or by Distance/eCampus you must have an Alberta High School Education Diploma or equivalent with 50% in English 30 or 30-1 or 60% in English 33 or 30-2 or the equivalent. A proficiency test in English will be required for any student whose first language is not English. If you are 18 years of age or older and do not have these pre-requisites, contact Admissions at 780-539-2050. How do I apply and register for the Distance/eCcampus program? All available ecampus distance courses are listed on the ecampus website at www.ecampusalberta.ca. To register for an ecampus distance course, students must first complete and submit the Application for Admission and application fee. Once the application and fee is processed and admission requirements met, students then receive an admission letter/email advising the student to register and pay the course fees by contacting the ecampus Distance Assistant at ELCCOnline@gprc.ab.ca or 780-539-2983. Students can pay for course fees with a credit card over the phone, or can send a cheque or money order into the college. Students sending payment by cheque or money order will want to contact the ecampus Distance Assistant to ensure payment has been received, this is the student s responsibility. How much does it cost to take a course? 2 Credit 3 Credit $297.14 Tuition/E-Campus/Admin Fees $438.71 Tuition/E-Campus/Admin Fees
How many distance/ecampus courses can I take at one time? You can take as many courses as you wish, however we do caution students to be careful as taking too many courses could result in not being able to complete all the course work by the end of the date. It is highly recommended that students take one course at a time. Will I be able to do practicum in my workplace? Students may complete a minimum of two (2) practica in their workplace. However, if they continue through to the second year, they are required to do part of Practicum 3 in an Early Childhood setting outside of their workplace. How do I know when I am ready for practicum? The Distance Student Handbook outlines a program of study which includes the prerequisites that must be completed before you take each practicum. A Practicum Request Form must be completed and submitted to the Distance Coordinator at least 4-months prior to registering in the practicum component of the program. Practicum acceptance is not guaranteed. What are the advantages of taking the ELCC program by Distance/eCampus? Distance learning offers you the autonomy to select your own study hours and place of study. For those students who previously had to travel many hours over winter roads to participate in evening or weekend courses, distance learning may be a welcome alternative. Taking ELCC courses by distance is a viable alternative for students who are working full time with children in an early childhood setting. What type of academic support will I receive while taking a Distance/eCampus course? Our distance learning program offers you the services of a fully qualified instructor from the Department of Human Services. Your instructor is willing to answer your questions, to discuss education issues, to offer advice and listen to your concerns. Our distance learning program can link you with any College services you may require; e.g. Financial Services, Registrar s Office, Counselling, etc. What other important information do I need to know to be successful in the distance program? You must have access to young children in a group setting to complete the Early Learning and Child Care program by distance.
Where can I find out more information about the Early Learning and Child Care Distance/eCampus Program? You can visit the Grande Prairie Regional College website at www.gprc.ab.ca or call the Distance Assistant at (780) 539-2983. The Distance Student Handbook is available on the following website: https://www.gprc.ab.ca/d/elccdisthb
EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE DISTANCE EDUCATION YEAR 1 & 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 2015 2016 1. All of the courses for the Early Learning & Childcare 1-year Certificate Program and/or 2-year Diploma Program can be completed online. Student must have access to a computer and internet access to participate in the distance program. 2. All students who have taken courses through another institution, wishing to be assessed for advanced standing, are required to submit a copy of their Official Transcripts to the College; prior to registering in a course. 3. Distance course start dates and registration deadline dates are: July 3, 2015 Final Date to register: June 22, 2015 September 9, 2015 Final Date to register: August 28, 2015 November 3, 2015 Final Date to register: October 20, 2015 February 3, 2016 Final Date to register: January 22, 2016 4. An Application for Admission Form is required for all new students wishing to take courses through GPRC. An Application for Admission Form is available online at www.gprc.ab.ca, Apply Online. There is a non-refundable application fee that must be paid at the time of application. 5. Course registration and fees are payable at the time of registration. Textbooks are the student s responsibility, you must ensure you have textbooks prior to course start date. 6. In order to obtain a Child Development Assistant certification formerly Level I certification in ELCC, students are required to complete one of the following 3-credit courses: Child Development I (CD1000) Art, Literature and Music (CD1050) It is recommended that all new students to ELCC complete the following 4 courses first: CD1000 Child Development I CD1011 Introduction to Early Childhood CD1050 Art, Literature and Music HS1130 English
In order to obtain the Child Development Worker certification formerly Level II certification, the student would need to complete all of the courses within the one year certificate program. For the Child Development Supervisor certification formerly Level III certification, the student would need to complete all of the courses in the first (1-year certificate) and second year (2-year diploma) of the program. 7. Courses are completed independently with the support of an instructor. Instructors are available to contact once weekly for instructional support, and will be responsible for marking and grading your assignments and providing your final grade in the course. 8. Students must have access to children while completing distance courses. Course work requires students to complete hands-on activities and assignments that relate directly to the learning objectives within each course; and cannot be applied without access to children. 9. Students are required to complete all of the first year courses, including the practicums, prior to starting the second year courses. 10. Practicum placements may be completed within your own community; however, must be approved by the Distance Coordinator. A Practicum Request Form must be completed and submitted no later than four (4) months prior to the anticipated start date. A Practicum Request form is available at https://www.gprc.ab.ca/d/elccpracticum 11. All distance information for the Early Learning and Childcare program can be accessed on the College website at www.gprc.ab.ca. The Distance Student Handbook, Application form, course descriptions, and tuition fees can be referenced online, as well. 12. Courses must be current and taken within the last ten (10) years. To register and pay for a course or for more information please contact: Edith Mongrain at 780-539-2983 or email ELCCOnline@gprc.ab.ca To view the Distance Student Handbook online go to: www.gprc.ab.ca select Admissions, Important Documents, Early Learning & Child Care, ELCC Distant Student Handbook https://www.gprc.ab.ca/d/elccdisthb
EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE DISTANCE PROGRAM YEAR 1 & 2 Courses are offered in July, September, November and February as noted below. 2 Credit - $ 297.14 3 Credit - $ 438.71 July 3 Start Date Registration Deadline: June 22, 2015 Year 1: CD1000 (3) CD1020 (2) CD1050 (3) CD1100 (3) CD1350 (3) CD1370 (2) CD2070 (2) Year 2: CD2090 (3) HS1217 (2) September 9 Start Date Registration Deadline: August 28, 2015 Year 1: CD1000 (3) CD1011 (2) CD1050 (3) CD1330 (3) HS1000 (2) HS1130 (3) Year 2: CD2380 (2) HS2100 (3) November 3 Start Date Registration Deadline: October 20, 2015 Year 1: CD1020 (2) CD1100 (3) CD1350 (3) CD1370 (2) CD2070 (2) Year 2: CD2020 (2) CD2110 (2) CD2120 (3) February 3 Start Date Registration Deadline: January 22, 2016 Year 1: CD1000 (3) CD1011 (2) CD1050 (3) CD1330 (3) HS1130 (3) Year 2: CD2050 (3) CD2080 (2) A minimum of 5 students registered in each course is required for any ELCC distance course to be offered. Every effort will be made to accommodate students. Please note that after ordering your textbook, it can take up to a week for you to receive it. *All courses run for 15 weeks July 3, 2015 October 16, 2015 September 9, 2015 December 23, 2015 November 3, 2015 February 16, 2016 February 3, 2016 May 18, 2016
EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE DISTANCE EDUCATION YEAR 1 & 2 (Subject to Change) 1-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (Child Development Worker Certification) CD1000 Child Development I (3) $438.71 CD1011 Introduction to Early Childhood (2) $297.14 CD1020 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (2) $297.14 CD1050 Art, Literature, and Music (3) $438.71 CD1100 Child Development II (3) $438.71 CD1330 Understanding Children s Play (3) $438.71 CD1350 Supporting Children s Play (3) $438.71 CD1370 Guiding Children s Behavior (2) $297.14 CD2070 Infant Toddler Care (2) $297.14 HS1130 English (3) $438.71 HS1000 Interpersonal Communication I (2) $297.14 CD1045 Practicum I (3) $438.71 CD1145 Practicum II (5) $694.95 2-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAM (Child Development Supervisor Certification) CD2020 Environments (2) $297.14 CD2050 Science, Math, and Social Knowledge (3) $438.71 CD2090 Child, Family, and Community (3) $438.71 CD2110 Working with Families (2) $297.14 CD2120 School Age Care and Development (3) $438.71 CD2380 Guiding Children s Behavior II (2) $297.14 HS1217 Language and Literacy (2) $297.14 HS2100 Individuals with Exceptionalities (3) $438.71 CD2080 Interpersonal Communications II (2) $297.14 CD2045 Practicum III (4) $570.82 CD2145 Practicum IV (6) $819.08 DISTANCE COURSE REGISTRATIONS: Edith Mongrain, Distance Assistant Ph: (780) 539-2983 or E-mail: ELCCOnline@gprc.ab.ca PRACTICUM REGISTRATIONS: Pat Caulfield Fontaine, Distance Coordinator Ph: (780) 539-2786 or E-mail: PCaulfieldFontaine@GPRC.ab.ca
DISTANCE PROGRAM COST Course Fees 2 Credit 3 Credit $ 231.92 Tuition $ 40.00 E-Campus Fee $ 14.00 Admin Fee $ 11.22 S.A. Fee $ 297.14* $ 347.88 Tuition $ 60.00 E-Campus Fee $ 14.00 Admin Fee $ 16.83 S.A. Fee $ 438.71* *Fees subject to change PLEASE NOTE: All new students to GPRC will be required to pay the $70.00 Application fee (International Students $140.00) prior to registering in their first distance course.
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