Advanced Diploma In Leadership In Early Childhood Care And Education Program
The Advanced Diploma in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education is a leadership development program that is designed for professionals within the early childhood care and education sector. It is a unique combination of courses from the Professional Studies Program Area and the Developmental Studies Degree Program. This diploma program has been approved by the Government's Child Care Education Program Approval Committee (CCEPAC) as a route towards achievement of ECE III classification by the Government (when combined with a current ECE II).
Objectives
- To provide leadership training for professionals within the early childhood sector
- To provide an ECE II with the opportunity to become an ECE III
Outcomes
- Understanding of major Canadian and Manitoban social policies as they relate to children and families
- Ability to analyze trends in the childcare sector
- Familiarity with major principles of business management and their interrelationships
- Understanding of key concepts of organizational behaviour and the behaviour of individuals and groups in organizations
- Effective oral and written communication, both interpersonal and team related
- Effective problem-solving techniques
Articulation for Credit
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education Program may be eligible for equivalent course credits towards an undergraduate degree at The University of Winnipeg.
Required Courses
Students will be required to spend twenty (20) full days over the final term before graduation in an off-campus capstone experience in order to complete the ADLECCE requirements. In addition, a weekly one-hour seminar on campus will be scheduled at a time to be determined with the cohort group and the instructor.
Elective Courses
This course provides an overview of key events that comprise the
contextual history of labour-management relations, including how Western
countries achieved scientific, economic, cultural and political dominance
globally through innovation and free market capitalism. Participants will
also gain an understanding of the macro-economic impact of globalization
and the Knowledge economy. This course explores the legal framework of
Canadian society since the Industrial Revolution that defined the
legislation, principles and procedures of the modern workplace. Students
will gain an understanding of the roots of the unique contemporary
Canadian labour-management framework and gain practical knowledge in such
areas as human rights, performance management, misconduct and discipline
in the workplace.
Additional Comments
Professional Edge Seminars: Completion of five one-day seminars or a combination of one- and two-day seminars (35 hours total).*
*Please note that the University Writing and Research seminar is a requirement for students who do not have an undergraduate degree.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This program requires a dual application process. For admission to this program students must complete the UWDCE and degree-credit studies Application for Admission forms and submit originals of all required documentation.
Completion of ttwo courses (72 hours)