In this two-year full time diploma program, you will learn how to support children as they learn through play. You will explore child development, child guidance, and how to create quality programming and learning environments. Learn how to create inviting and effective quality learning environments and develop holistic programs that include early literacy and language, creative arts, numeracy and play experiences. You’ll also learn about how children learn through play, child guidance, programming for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-age children, administration, childcare regulations and more.
Successful completion of Year 1 courses in the ECE Diploma program qualifies you to apply for Level II certification from Ministry of Education Saskatchewan.
Successful completion of the ECE Diploma- Year 2 courses Program will qualify you to apply for Level III certification. Level III certification is the minimum required to work as a childcare centre director. If you are interested in going further, you will be able to transfer some of your credits to the University of Regina’s Bachelor of Education degree program in Elementary Education.
This diploma program is offered on a full-time basis. Please see the courses below.
Note: This full-time Humboldt Diploma program also accepts international students. International applicants are required to apply through saskcolleges.ca.
ECE DIPLOMA - FULL TIME
Semester 1
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
| ECE-106 | Dynamics of Play 1 | 3 |
| ECE-142 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE-181 | Observation and Documentation 1 | 4 |
| HUMD-102 | Growth and Development of Young Children | 3 |
| HUMD-183 | Child Guidance 1 | 4 |
| PRAC-104 | Practicum 1 | 9 |
Semester 2
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
| ECE - 108 | Curriculum Design for Early Learning Environments | 3 |
| ECE - 109 | Applied Curriculum Design in Early Learning Environments | 3 |
| ECE-107 | Family and Community Relationships | 3 |
| ECE-120 | Language and Literacy in Early Learning | 3 |
| PD-100 | Professionalism in Early Learning Settings | 3 |
| PRAC-119 | Practicum 2 | 9 |
Semester 3
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
| ECE- 202 | Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE-203 | Inclusion in Early Learning Environments | 4 |
| ECE-206 | Outdoor and Nature Play | 3 |
| ECE-221 | Observation and Documentation 2 | 3 |
| HUMD-200 | Child Guidance 2 | 3 |
| PRAC-217 | Practicum 3 | 10 |
Semester 4
| CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
| ECE - 220 | Equity in Early Learning | 3 |
| ECE-204 | Dynamics of Play 2 | 3 |
| ECE-205 | Emergent Trends in Curriculum Design | 3 |
| PD - 240 | Ethics, Professional Practice and Leadership | 3 |
| PRAC - 218 | Practicum 4 | 12 |
| SPSY - 102 | Autism Sectrum Disorder in Early Learning Environments | 3 |
