Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Regina Campus

Canada,Saskatchewan

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10 Months

Duration

CAD 15,405/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

Application Fee

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Canada, Saskatchewan

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1959

Total Students: 13,502 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4500 Wascana Pkwy, Regina, SK S4P 3A3, Canada

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's one-year Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety of child care settings. You can take the program in Prince Albert, Regina or Saskatoon , through regional colleges around the province, or through distance learning wherever you live.

The ECE program integrates current research on early childhood education into all of your courses. You’ll develop strong communication, observation and documentation skills. You’ll receive well-rounded training in:

  • Child and adolescent development
  • Child guidance techniques
  • Role of early childhood educators
  • Role of play in programming
  • Values and practice of early childhood education
  • Programming for creative arts, language, cognitive, social and emotional development

The emphasis on observation and documentation is market-driven—these are essential to building positive relationships with families, and employers are eager to hire grads with well-developed skills.

Working with Children

You’ll interact with young children throughout your program, thanks to Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s partnerships with community and campus child care centres. Saskatoon students also have access to a unique learning opportunity—10% of all your courses are based on work in our Early Childhood Demonstration Centre.

At the end of your first and second semesters, you’ll also participate in practicums (i.e., 4 weeks and 6 weeks), in a child care or preschool setting. This real-world learning gives you a competitive edge in the workforce.

Want to Open More Doors?

When you graduate, you’re eligible to apply to become a licensed Level II Early Childhood Educator (ECE). Many child care centres and preschools only hire licensed ECEs. You can also go on to earn a diploma in Early Childhood Education with one more year of study. Or, you can transfer some of your credits to the University of Regina’s Bachelor of Education degree program in Elementary Education.

Part-time students may take the following courses prior to admission, but must apply and be accepted to the program thereafter, in order to graduate and receive a credential: COMM 291, ECE 106, ECE 142, EMPL 180, HUMD 100, and HUMD 183.

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 Duration: 24 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 15,683

 Application Fee: CAD 150

English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO 

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