Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education at UCN is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students to become effective educators in Northern Manitoba. The Kenanow Bachelor of Education program is a key component, focusing on Aboriginal education and integrating traditional teachings with modern educational standards.

Faculty of Education

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.

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Early Childhood Education Workplace Program

The Early Childhood Education Workplace Program student completes the diploma program by attending classes via blended Zoom and classroom in The Pas, two full days per week (Tuesday & Wednesday) and remain in their place of employment for three days per week.

Diploma

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Early Learning and Child Care Post Diploma Certificate

The post diploma certificate will provide further education for Early Childhood Educator II who are looking to pursue leadership as a Director of a Child Care Center. Graduates will have the administrative skills to lead early learning and child care programs.

Certificate

Educational Assistant Program

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.

530 Hour

Certificate

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Indigenous and Northern Counselling Skills

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.

2 Years

Certificate

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Kenanow Bachelor of Education

The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Indigenous focused teacher education program. Choose from 3 different certification options including (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education Integrated Stream, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Bachelor of Education Integrated Stream, Bachelor of Education After-Degree.

2 years post Bachelor’s Degree, or 5 years Integrated Studies

Degree

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