Early Learning and Child Care Diploma

For Early Learning and Child Care Diploma, tuition is International student tuition is $18,500 per year..

Students complete 400 hours of practicum in real early learning settings. They create a child care program with units, environment plans, safety measures, and lesson plans. The program requires prior ELCC Certificate or Level 2 ECE Certification. It emphasizes leadership, cultural awareness, and inclusive practices for children with diverse needs.

Focus areas include Cultural Awareness, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Assistive Technology, Inclusive Practice, Program Design, Daycare Management.

1 year, 12 courses, 400 practicum hours, blended format.

Graduates enter frontline leadership roles in early childhood education settings across Alberta.

ELCC Certificate or equivalent from an approved Alberta institution, or Level 2 Early Childhood Education Certification in Alberta. English language proficiency required: IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 59, PTE Academic 45-52, CAEL 50, CLB Level 6, CELPIP 6, Duolingo DET 95, ELL 6 or higher, or post-secondary education completed in English.

Blended learning, on-campus, full-time, 1 year.