Early Childhood Education
The UCN Early Childhood Education programs prepare you to be a leader in educating young children in a culturally appropriate environment. The demand for well-trained Early Childhood Educators to guide the next generation of children is at a critical level across Canada.
99.9% of ECE students from the program get the job of their choice prior to graduation
The UCN ECE program has a variety of options for your training:
- 40 Hour Child Care Assistant courses (evenings fall and winter terms)
- Full-Time 2-year day diploma program
- Part-Time 4-year diploma program
- Workplace diploma program 2 days a week, 2-years (must be working in a licensed child care facility)
- Early Learning and Child Care Post Diploma Certificate (leads to ECE III certification)
Diploma graduates are eligible to receive classification as an Early Childhood Educator Level II from Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care.
The UCN ECE program is recognized by the Child Care Qualification and Training Committee and is provincially accredited by the Government of Manitoba.
Educational Assistant
The Educational Assistant certificate program is a paraprofessional certificate program designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to provide educational assistance to students, teachers, counsellors and other educational professionals in a variety of settings. Educational Assistants are valuable members of the education team. They play an integral role in creating a well organized, and successful inclusive classroom.
Indigenous and Northern Counselling
The Indigenous and Northern Counselling Skills Program provides the knowledge and skills required to provide guidance and support in a culturally proficient and professional way for Indigenous and northern peoples. All courses reflect Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing, and culture. Theories of healing and health also include Cognitive Behavioural, Strengths Based, and Solution Focused Counselling.