Early Childhood Education Diploma Delivered part time – courses vary based on location
This application is for DOMESTIC STUDENTS only.
The Early Childhood Education Diploma program provides knowledge and skill development in establishing a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children. You will develop an understanding of children’s varying physical, social, cognitive, creative, emotional development, and the importance of play as a vehicle for learning.
This accredited program meets the license requirement ECE III classification of the Child Care Regulations, 2001, Early Learning and Child Care Branch, Ministry of Education.
Graduates are prepared for employment as early learning and child care professionals in group care and education settings with children from birth to age 12. These settings include child care centres, pre-school centres, Kids First/Aboriginal Head Start, schools, family day homes and private homes.
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30
- English language requirements
For information on how to apply for Early Childhood Certification, please click here: Early Childhood Educator Certification | Early Childhood Educators | Government of Saskatchewan
Courses in this program:
Level 1 (Year 1)
| ECE-106 Dynamics of Play 1 | HUMD-183 Child Guidance 1 |
| ECE-142 Health and Well-Being of Children |
Level 2 (Year 1)
| ECE 181 – Observation and Documentation 1 | ECE 109 – Applied Curriculum Design in Early Learning Environments |
| HUMD 102 – Growth and Development of Young Children | ECE 120 – Language and Literacy in Early Learning |
| PRAC 104 – Practicum 1 | PD 100 – Professionalism in Early Learning Settings |
| ECE 107 – Family and Community Relationships | PRAC 119 – Practicum 2 |
| ECE 108 – Curriculum Design for Early Learning Environments |
Level 3 ( Year 2)
| ECE 202 – Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers | ECE 221 – Observation and Documentation 2 |
| ECE 203 – Inclusion in Early Learning Environments | SPSY 102 – Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Learning Environments |
| ECE 204 – Dynamics of Play 2 | HUMD 200 – Child Guidance 2 |
| ECE 205 – Emergent Trends in Curriculum Design | PD 240 – Ethics, Professional Practice, and Leadership |
| ECE 206 – Outdoor and Nature Play | PRAC 217 – Practicum 3 |
| ECE 220 – Equity in Early Learning | PRAC 218 – Practicum 4 |