Outreach Program - Additional Information
Certificate Program (Equivalent to Level II - Child Development Worker):
We offer certificate courses through blended delivery. This type of distance delivery combines two Saturday seminars per course at RDC, with course module work and online instruction. Courses are offered in fall, winter and spring terms. These courses are scheduled over a two cycle, therefore a student typically needs at least 2 years to complete a certificate by distance.
Blended Delivery: Two Year Rotation - Red Deer Z/Y Sections
Fall 2011 and 2013 ELCC 213Z Interpersonal Relations I
Winter (Jan/Feb) 2012 & 2014 ELCC 211Z Child Development
Winter (Mar/April) 2012 & 2014 ELCC 201Z Foundations of ELCC
Spring 2012 & 2014 ELCC 206Z Child Development & Exceptionalities
Fall 2012 & 2014 ELCC 215Z Program Planning II
Winter 2011 & 2013 (Jan/Feb) ELCC 217Z Guiding Behavior
Winter (Mar/April) 2011 & 2013 ELCC 212Z Program Planning I
Spring 2011 & 2013 ELCC 218Z Program Planning III
Diploma Program (Equivalent to Level III - Child Development Supervisor):
We offer diploma courses through eCampus. These courses are online and students must make arrangements to write a final exam in each course. They are offered in fall, winter and spring terms and are scheduled over a two cycle, therefore a student typically needs at least 2 years to complete a diploma by distance. You must have an ELCC certificate from an accredited college to register for the diploma program.
Spring 2011 & 2013 ELCC 325 Children w. Special Needs & 309 Aboriginal Children/Families (option)
Fall 2011 & 2013 ELCC 323 Program Planning IV & 315 Program Administration
Winter 2012 & 2014 ELCC 317 Program Planning V & 305 School Age Care (option)
Spring 2012 & 2014 ELCC 314 Children in Society & 308 Family Support (option)
Fall 2012 & Fall 2014 ELCC 321 Family Studies & 315 Program Administration
Winter 2011 & 2013 ELCC 305 School Age Care & 313 Interpersonal Relations II
Practicum:
There are two practicum courses in both the certificate and diploma years of the ELCC program. These courses are a set number of hours of practical experience in work settings involving young children. You can take 3 of the 4 practicum experiences in your own place of employment. Practicum courses in the certificate program are 4-credit courses and in the diploma program they are 5 credits. Students must first obtain permission from the Practicum Coordinator before registering for Practicum as some conditions apply. To contact the Practicum Coordinator please call 342-3226 and ask for the Practicum Coordinator.
Current students can follow these links to find information on Practicum Challenges and Outreach Practicum Request forms.
Communication Course:
In order to graduate in the ELCC Certificate Program, students require Communications 150 or 250 as part of their program. These courses are offered each year through distance delivery both online and by correspondence. Click here for information on when these courses are held.
How to Apply and Register:
Application Process
Go to Apply Now to view the process.Registration Process
For registration help, go to the Distance Learning Office website or call 403.357.3664.
Fees and Financial Aid
Check the RDC Website Tuition, Fees and Financing page for information on fees. You can also find information there on student loans and bursaries for part-time students, that are available to qualifying students. Or call the Financial Aid office for information at 403.343.4027. Campus Services.
The college library is open on Saturday. As well, students have access to the Internet, audio-visual services and computer labs. See the RDC Academic Calendar for more information regarding college policies, awards and scholarships, counseling and learning assistance services.