Early Childhood Education Dual Credit Semester

Students can take up to four online courses towards their ECE Certificate. In the meantime, upon successful completion of CYFS116, students can apply to the BC ECE Registry to work as an Assistant in Early Childhood Education.

Prerequisites:

• C+ (65%) minimum in English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, or English 090

What you will gain:

• Up to 16 high school credits toward graduation
• An educational qualification to apply to the BC ECE Registry to work as an Early Childhood Education Assistant
• Up to 13 post-secondary credits, Early Childhood Education (ECE)

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. This package includes the following forms and information sheets:

• Application for Program Admission – Dual Credit Semester
• Dual Credit Permission Form
• Dual Credit Sponsorship Form
• Student Information Release Authorization Form (optional)

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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
CYFS 101	Inclusive Interpersonal Communications	3
CYFS 116	Child Growth and Development	4
ECED 105	Developing Positive Relationships with Young Children	3
ECED 129	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

CYFS 101	Inclusive Interpersonal Communications	$219.45
CYFS 116	Child Growth and Development	$292.60
ECED 105	Developing Positive Relationships with Young Children	$230.70
ECED 129	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	$230.70
Student Association Fees*		$34.50
Total		$1,007.95

_{Note: 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.}

Additional Costs

Textbook costs are approximately $600.

Notes:

• Tuition and fees may be sponsored by your school district for any dual credit courses, which includes the ECE Dual Credit Semester. A sponsorship form will be required from your school.
• Other Fees – such as Student Association fees, UPass, Health & Dental Plan, books, tools, equipment and transportation – may not be covered by your school.
• The College’s Financial Aid and Awards Officer may be able to assist you in accessing funding for other costs.

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}