Child, Youth and Family Studies Dual Credit Semester

Successful participants of the program will be eligible to apply for licensure to work as ECE Assistants. With our flexible online delivery, once working, students can build onto the 13 credits in the Child, Youth, and Family studies academic stream to pursue full certification in Early Childhood Education, Education Assistant or Human Service Work.

Pre-requisites:

• Minimum 65% in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12

What you will gain:

• 16 high school credits toward graduation
• An educational qualification for work in an entry level position as an Early Childhood Education Assistant
• Up to 13 post-secondary credits, Early Childhood Education
• Up to 14 post-secondary credits, Education Assistant
• Up to 7 post-secondary credits, Human Service Worker

Step 1

Explore the Early Childhood Educator, Education Assistant, and Human Service Worker programs.

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Step 2

With support from your high school counsellor or principal, complete the CYFS Dual Semester Application package.

Complete: Dual Credit Semester Application

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Step 3

Submit an official high school transcript to College of the Rockies.

Visit: How to send your transcript to the College

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Step 4

Submit the completed application package to your high school counsellor. If approved, your application will then be given to the Regional Transition Coordinator for submission to College of the Rockies. Soon afterwards, the College will contact you via email regarding your admission status.

Course	Title	Credits
CYFS101	Inclusive Interpersonal Communications	3
CYFS116	Lifespan Development	4
ECED105	Developing Positive Relationships with Young Children	3
ECED129	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
Total		13

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:

For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)

CYFS 101	Inclusive Interpersonal Communications	$215.16
CYFS 116	Lifespan Development	$286.88
ECED 105	Developing Positive Relationships with Young Children	$227.04
ECED 129	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	$227.04
Student Association Fees*		$34.50
Total		$990.62

*Each course is assessed an $11.50 Student Association fee to a maximum of $34.50 per term. These fees do not include textbooks costs. All prices are subject to change.

Additional Costs

Textbook costs are approximately $600.

_{*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}