CERTIFICATE programs
Infant Development and Supported Child Development
This program offers a Certificate and a Diploma option, both of which are intended for two groups of professionals:
- Infant Development Consultants who work with children and their families who require extra support from birth to age three, primarily in the child's home setting, and
- Supported Child Development Consultants who work with children and their families who require extra support up to age 19, primarily in child care settings.
For detailed information on both the certificate and the diploma programs, please visit the Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research (IECER) website.
The certificate program consists of 5 required online courses, as follows. Please note the pre-requisites indicated.
| Course | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| EPSE 348 | Family-Centered Practice for Children with Special Needs | online |
| EPSE 406 | Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Young Children | online |
| EPSE 420 | Assessment of Infants and Young Children with Special Needs (Prerequisites: EPSE 348 and 406) | online |
| EPSE 440 | Supporting Social and Communication Development in Infants and Young Children with Special Needs (Prerequisites: EPSE 348, 406 and 420) | online |
| EPSE 441 | Early Intervention for Infants and Young Children with Sensory Loss and Motor Impairments (Prerequisites, All of EPSE 348, 406 and 420) | online |
The Diploma program consists of the five certificate courses along with 5 additional courses, drawn from an approved list. Click on the course number to view the UBC Course Calendar.
Contact Bette Shipham (604-822-5444), the Program Advisor, for assistance and academic advising.
| Course | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CNPS 364 | Family Education | Online |
| ECED 420 | History of Early Childhood Education | Online |
| ECED 438 | Observation and Recording in Early Childhood Education | Online |
| EPSE 411 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | On-Campus |
| EPSE 433 | Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support in School and Community Settings | On-Campus |
| EPSE 449 | Educating Students with Autism | On-Campus |
| PSYC 300 | Behaviour Disorders - A Distance Education & Technology Independent Study Course | On-Campus |
| PSYC 304 | Brain & Behaviour - A Distance Education & Technology Independent Study Course | On-Campus |
| PSYC 309 | Cognitive Processes - A Distance Education & Technology Independent Study Course | On-Campus |
| PSYC 315 | Childhood and Adolescence - A Distance Education & Technology Independent Study Course | On-Campus |
Once you have completed the five courses, you will need to apply for the Certificate from our office.
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It may be possible to apply EPLT's certificate courses to the Faculty of Education's Diploma in Education. If you are considering applying these courses (including those you wish to transfer from other institutions) to a Diploma in Education, now or at a later date, check the Diploma in Education webpage for details and instructions on how to apply. You are encouraged to do this before beginning your EPLT certificate program. |
Academic Advising: |
Bette Shippam - bette.shippam@ubc.ca |
Student Support: |
Jo-Anne Chilton - joanne.chilton@ubc.ca |
UBC Admission: |
Maureen Shepherd, Teacher Education Office |
