Part-Time Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement

Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement

Southeast College, in conjunction with the Government of Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the expansion of our Early Childhood Education programs through the Canada – Saskatchewan Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement 2021-2026.

International students with a valid study or work permit  may be eligible to register for this program but tuition fees will be applied. If you hold a valid study or work permit, please reach out to international@southeastcollege.org for registration and tuition information.

The Certificate of Achievement program will consist of three Early Childhood Education courses:

ECE 106 Dynamics of Play – Students will learn about the essential role play has in supporting the holistic development of children. The course focuses on the role of the early childhood educator in supporting children’s play, exploration and inquiry across all cultures and abilities.

ECE 142 Health, Safety and Nutrition –  Your studies will focus on diverse cultural practices that promote the health, safety and nutritional needs of children and which support their holistic development.

HUMD 183 Child Guidance 1 – Students will examine the strategies of developmentally appropriate child guidance. You will learn about the importance of building relationships and establishing trust prior to guiding behavior. You will practice techniques that support children while encouraging a co-operative attitude, a sense of autonomy and a positive self-image. Your studies will also explore Indigenous traditional practices of modelling and storytelling as a guidance technique.

Students who successfully complete all three courses will be qualified as an ECE Level 1 Educator.  Please see the Government of Saskatchewan website for more information.

Admission Requirements:

• Open Access
• English Language Requirement

Tuition and Materials
Application Fee, Tuitions and Materials for this program are fully funded through the Canada – Saskatchewan Canada Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement 2021-2026.

Course Schedule
Courses will be delivered in a blended delivery format – combined in person and Microsoft Teams. Students will be required to complete all three courses to be eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement.