**This program is not available to International students. Please see International section of our website for eligible programming**
Young children making the transition from home to child care or preschool need an enthusiastic, positive role model. They need someone dedicated to encouraging learning and growth. They need … you.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety of childcare settings.
Our “Working Toward Your Diploma” program is part of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's ECE Diploma program and is offered on a course-by-course basis.
Become a Level III Early Childhood Educator
When you graduate from the ECE diploma you are eligible to apply to become a licensed Level III Early Childhood Educator (ECE) through the Government of Saskatchewan. If you plan on becoming a licensed child care Centre Director, you must have your Ministry ECE Level III certification. If you are interested in going further, you will be able to transfer some of your credits to the University of Regina's or the University of Saskatchewan’s Bachelor of Education degree program in Elementary Education.
Sarah Haidey, Registrar
Cumberland College
Box 2320
Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
Fax: 306-752-3484
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** The tuition & student fees listed below reflects the total tuition amount & student fees for all 7 courses for 2023-2024. When course registration opens, the tuition amount per course will be visible.
Tuition: $4,410*** If you have not completed your ECE Cerficiate of Achievement courses, we highly reccomend doing so before beginning courses in the Working Towards Your Diploma program. These 3 courses are also required to receive your diploma. https://www.cumberlandcollege.sk.ca/index.php?id=190
You will examine the development of infants and toddlers. You will plan a curriculum which includes intercultural experiences and environments that will encourage the holistic development of infants and toddlers.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
Equivalent Course(s): ECE 202CE, ECE 225
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
You will examine additional approaches for guiding children who present more challenging behaviours.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
Equivalent Course(s): HUMD 200CE, MGMT 281
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
You will focus on the issues related to providing respectful and relevant early learning and childcare for all children and families. You will have opportunities to examine your personal beliefs and values as they relate to the planning and implementation of an anti-bias curriculum for children. You will acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to build partnerships with families while respecting their diverse needs and cultures.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
Equivalent Course(s): ECE 220CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
You will examine additional approaches for guiding children who present more challenging behaviours.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
Equivalent Course(s): HUMD 200CE, MGMT 281
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
Your studies will focus on the role of the early childhood educator as it relates to current issues, advocacy, leadership and professionalism.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
Equivalent Course(s): PD 240CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted Delivery Group, Work Based Delivery
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181
You will gain competence in working with children, families and communities in early learning and childcare education programs. You will complete the first of two practicums in one of the following specialized areas: infant, toddler, diverse needs, frontline educator and administrative.
Credit Units: 9
Course Hours: 135.0
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119
Equivalent Course(s): PRAC 244
Potential Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum, Clinical/Practicum-Individual, Prior Learning
Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119