Early Learning and Child Care

The objective of the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) program is to meet the needs identified by the community for the educational preparation of early childhood educators. 

We provide opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide early learning opportunities and child care for young children and families.

Throughout the program, students learn to assist children in all areas of growth and development.

Theory courses for the ELCC program offer the option of either face-to-face or video/online delivery.

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Certificate program

The ELCC certificate program may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis and consists of 13 courses, including English, two practicum placements and one elective for a total of 35 credits.

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Diploma program

The ELCC diploma program may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis and consists of 24 courses, including English, four practicum placements and three electives for a total of 66 credits.

To accommodate students wishing to complete the certificate or diploma program, courses in ELCC are restricted to program students.

Please note that course challenge exams are currently being phased out and will no longer be offered after March 30, 2022.

Four simple steps to starting your Yukon University education.

1. Apply online for most programs

• Please refer to the program page for specific application instructions for partnership programs such as Education, Social Work and Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences.

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2. Submit transcripts

Submit your official transcripts (mailed or email directly from your previous school). Applications without official transcripts cannot be processed.

Admissions Office
Yukon University
500 University Drive, PO Box 2799
Whitehorse YT
Y1A 5K4

Canadian applicants, please provide proof of your previous education in one of the following ways:

High school graduates

• Submit an official copy of your transcript
• Note: please be aware of all application deadlines and apply early, even though you may not yet have completed the required courses.

Grade 12 students

• Submit your transcript and a copy of your most recent report card
• Arrange to have your high school send a final transcript when it becomes available

Mature students
(19 years of age or older or 17 years of age and out of school at least one full academic year)

• Submit your high school transcript
• You may also be required to write University Assessments

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3. Notice of acceptance

Once we have your application and your official transcripts (or Assessments & testing results), we will make a decision about your acceptance into the program. It can take up to four weeks to process your application once we have all supporting documents, so please ensure that we have these as soon as possible.

Letters of acceptance, along with all future correspondence, will be emailed so please be sure that you have included an up-to-date email address with your application. 

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4.  Registration

After you have received your Letter of Acceptance into the program, you still need to register for your courses. This does not happen automatically. You need to talk to a Program Advisor to choose your courses.

Learn more about completing your enrolment