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Sask Polytechnic Diploma

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


Admission Requirements

This program follows a First Qualified, First Admitted process. You'll need Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30 and meet the English Language Requirement.

If you do not meet the above academic requirements please meet with a College Advisor to discuss special admission options, including ACCUPLACER.

You'll also need to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check prior to entering required coursework with children. At the discretion of the practicum agency, you may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. If you do not complete the practicums, you will not graduate from the program. The cost of the Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check is your responsibility.

Note: The full-time Humboldt Diploma program also accepts international students. International applicants are required to apply through saskcolleges.ca.

Fees

Application FEE Price Other Total
75.00 CAD -
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75.00 CAD

A $75 APPLICATION FEE MUST BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD AT TIME OF ONLINE APPLICATION.
Please call for information regarding tuition, fees, books and materials.

Locations, Dates and Apply

LOCATION Dates and Times Session Notes Status
HUMBOLDT ECE DIPLOMA (Year 1): Starts September 1, 2026 (full-time)*

* Apply before May 15, 2026 and be entered to win a $1,000 Scholarship.
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