Early Childhood Education

Tuition is Year 1 - $8,880, Year 2 - $9,400 for the 2026-27 academic year..

You will spend each week working directly with children in early learning centres, planning and delivering play-based activities, observing and documenting development, and reflecting on feedback from mentors. The programme includes four 4-week practicums, giving you hands-on experience in a range of early learning and child-care settings.

Alongside practicum work you will study topics such as observation and assessment, learning through play, programme planning for infants to school-age children, and child-guidance techniques. You also develop communication and employability skills, and can earn a Certificate of Achievement by completing three specific courses.

• Four 4-week practicums across the two years, arranged at various early learning sites.
• Certificate of Achievement available after completing ECE 142, ECE 106 (or Role of Play for ECE), and HUMD 183.
• Five Year-2 practicum options (Infant, Toddler, Frontline Educator, Diverse Abilities, Administration) with required prerequisite courses.
• Option to ladder the diploma into a Bachelor of Applied Management with two additional years of study.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina, is a hands-on institution known for industry-focused technical and vocational education. Established roots and modern facilities support a practical approach to learning that prepares students for direct entry into the workforce. The Regina campus offers applied programs designed to meet regional and national labour needs, with a student body that includes a significant international presence and a commitment to experiential learning.

Programs cover a broad range of trades, health technologies, business and engineering technologies, with 27 distinct options that emphasize applied skills, labs and work placements. Strong partnerships with local employers shape curricula and create practicum and co-op opportunities, allowing students to build professional networks and accumulate workplace experience before graduation. Faculty with industry backgrounds provide mentorship and skill-focused instruction aligned with employer expectations.

Campus services support both domestic and international students through advising, skills development and career-centred workshops, helping graduates navigate job search and credential recognition. The college’s practical training model, combined with vibrant community ties in Regina, makes it a pragmatic choice for students seeking applied learning and clear pathways into employment across Saskatchewan and beyond.