Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care - ELCC 1002

This survey course focuses on understanding the goals and essential components of developing successful early childhood programs. By studying the role of early childhood professionals, students will gain insight into their own philosophy of early childhood education.

Note: Restricted to Early Learning and Child Care and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20478 A01 No
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20481 A02 No
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 20480 A03 No
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 20479 A04 No
Spring Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu, Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 21505 A05 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Sat: 01:00 - 04:00 pm
 21563 E01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41118 A01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41119 A02 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41120 A03 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 41122 E01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11147 A01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11148 A02 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11149 A03 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11150 A04 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20518 A01 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20519 A02 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20520 A03 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20521 A04 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 41121 O01 No

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $720.50 $1,215.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $25 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $720.50 $2,217.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $25 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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