Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education (ECED) unit works across UBC’s Faculty of Education to offer a number of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on the early years (children from birth to age 9). ECED programs allow teachers, early childhood educators, and other early childhood education professionals to inquire into their work with young children, and offers opportunities to explore issues in early childhood research, theory, and practice.
Graduate
Programs
Explore issues in early childhood research, theory, and practice with our interdisciplinary and faculty-wide Masters programs.
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Certificates &
Diplomas
Enrich your knowledge and learn to design optimal and inclusive early learning experiences that foster children’s development.
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BC ECE Assistant &
Basic Certificate
Get qualified to work in early childhood settings (ages birth to 5 years) in BC with our two 100% online certificate options.
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ECED
Minor
Learn to critically examine theoretical frameworks, approaches and issues related to early childhood education.
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ECED News & Events
Celebrating Nancy van Groll: UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship and Memorial Prize
We are celebrating Nancy van Groll (M.A., ECE; PhD Candidate), who received the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Doctoral Scholarship from UBC. At the recent UBC Killam awards ceremony, Nancy also received the Killam-Donald N. Byers Memorial Prize, which recognizes Canada's top-ranked Killam Doctoral Scholar.
Two-Spirit, Trans, Nonbinary and Gender Diverse Early Childhood Collective
The Two-Spirit, Trans, Nonbinary and Gender Diverse Early Childhood Collective is a new community space for gender diverse people working in or studying early childhood education. Click here to learn more about how to join.
Indigeneity
We recognize and acknowledge that we learn and work on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Our students, staff and faculty benefit from the rich history and learnings shared by local Knowledge Keepers.