College Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's two-year Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program is offered on-campus in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon, or through regional colleges.

Please note, based on availability student's practicum may be outside of their program location.

The student's role will be to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum and design inviting and effective quality learning environments. They will learn how to develop holistic programs that include early literacy and language, creative arts, numeracy, and open-ended play experiences both indoors and outdoors. Their responsibilities will include working alongside their colleagues to build relationships with children and families, community partners, and other professionals.

It is a highly respected program that integrates the most current research on early childhood education. Topics of study will include:

• observation, assessment, and documentation • learning through play • children with diverse abilities • child guidance techniques • family and community relationships • play environments and program planning • programming for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children • administration and child care regulations • communication and employability skills