Stream C: Child Development and Child Care

Stream C is a joint program offered by the University of Winnipeg (UW) and Red River College Polytechnic (RRCP) or the Université de St. Boniface (USB). This unique collaboration enables students to earn both a 2-year diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and a 3-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Studies (Child Development and Child Care) within a four-year period of full-time study. Graduates qualify for the highest classification, ECE III, from the Manitoba Department of Families’ Early Learning and Child Care Program. UW is proud to offer the only degree-granting professional program in Early Childhood Education in Manitoba.

Program Factsheet: Developmental Studies - Child Development & Child Care / Early Childhood Education

Specializations:

Students in Stream C must choose one of the following areas of specialization:

• Child Care Administration Specialization - Includes a selection of business courses
• Inclusion Concentration - Focuses on psychology and education courses. 

Career Preparedness:

Graduates of Stream C are well-prepared for a variety of roles, including child care specialists, centre directors, supervisors, and early childhood educators.

Program Structure:

Direct Entry

Diploma Entry