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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ECED
Minor
Learn to critically examine theoretical frameworks, approaches and issues related to early childhood education.
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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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ECED News & Events
Cross-Faculty Insights in Early Years Research
Discover UBC faculty perspectives on early childhood education research in this new video series—designed to support prospective graduate students.
Restoring Pedagogical Vitality in Early Childhood Education: Re-Stitching Documentation
Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of UBC’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Summer Institute with a special keynote talk by Dr. Cristina Delgado Vintimilla. Her presentation, Restoring Pedagogical Vitality in Early Childhood Education: Re-Stitching Documentation, will be on July 14 both online and in-person.
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.