Dual-Credit Early Childhood Education
Designed for: Students in grades 11 and 12
Delivery: In-person
Instruction: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1 pm - 4 pm
Length: September - December
Intake: Fall 2025
Overview
This course bundle offers a comprehensive introduction to early childhood education, focusing on supporting the full development of children across cognitive, social, and emotional domains. Students will explore best practices, child development theories, and the importance of creating safe, inclusive learning environments. With a focus on diverse perspectives, this bundle helps students develop a personal philosophy of education that fosters children’s growth to their full potential.
Is this the right fit for me?
To be successful in this program, Grade 11 or 12 students need:
- to be playful, sensitive, and caring toward children
- initiative and enthusiasm
- resilience, persistence, and the ability to regulate your emotions
- critical-thinking skills
- to model respectful behaviour and language
- to prioritize ethical decision-making and practice
- consistent, positive strategies to guide children's behaviour.
Program length
This offering takes place over one semester, Fall (Sept. – Dec.)
Pathways to post-secondary
These courses can be applied to a number of different post-secondary pathways, including:
Co-requisite requirements
In order to be successful in this SAIT dual-credit offering, students should be in their grade 11 or 12 years of high school and need to be on track to successfully pass the following course(s) or equivalent(s) with an overall average of at least 65%:
- English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2.
There may be other pre-requisite or co-requisites required by the school board for admission into this dual-credit program. Check with your local school board for further information.
Courses
| Course code | Course name | SAIT credits | High school credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECED-200 | Programming 1: Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3.0 | Up to 5.0 |
| ECED-201 | Childhood Development 1: Growth and Development | 3.0 | Up to 5.0 |
Credits
Students who complete the dual-credit Early Childhood Education program are eligible to earn:
- up to 10 high school credits
Contact us
SAIT Dual-Credit programs
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Phone - 403.284.8906
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Email - dual.credit@sait.ca