The IDSC Diploma Program aims to provide professional and academic guidance to Infant Development (ID) and Supported Child Development (SCD) consultants, to raise their skill and knowledge levels beyond the introductory level, to enhance their level of practice, and to assist them in providing leadership (focus on ages birth to 9 years).

This diploma requires that you take all Infant Development and Supported Child Development Certificate Courses (18 credits):

• EPSE 348 (3) Family-Centred Practice for Children with Special Needs
• EPSE 406 (3) Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Children
• ECED 439 (3) Assessment of Infants and Young Children with Special Needs
• ECED 440 (3) Supporting Social and Communication Development in Infants and Young Children with Special Needs
• ECED 441 (3) Early Intervention for Infants and Young Children with Sensory Loss and Motor Impairments
• ECED 442 (3) Supporting Indigenous Infants and Young Children Within the Context of Their Communities

Plus four approved elective courses (12 credits).

Note: One of the four electives must be taken through UBC, but the other three may be taken from approved courses offered through UBC or through other Universities or University Colleges. Approved elective credits may include, but are not limited to, courses from this listing Diplomas in EYED and IDSC Pre-approved Electives.

The 30-credit Infant Development and Supported Child Development Diploma (IDSC) is open to applicants with one or more of the following:

• BA, BEd, BSc or related degree from a recognized university
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education from an approved community/university college program, or equivalent
• 15 credit Certificate in Infant Development and Supported Child Development (IDSC) granted by the University of British Columbia
• Some college or university course experience and relevant professional experience in related fields such as nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care, occupational therapy, child development, etc.
• Relevant professional experience in related fields such as teaching, nursing, social work, child and youth care, occupational therapy, infant/child development consultant and/or supported child development consultant in childcare settings, etc.

Find out more information about how to apply and register.

For the most up-to-date information on this program, including admissions information and program requirements, please visit the UBC Calendar.

Due to course and program revisions, admissions will be put on temporary hold after March 28th.
Please check back for further updates about resumption of admissions.

Apply via the Teacher Education Office