A career where playtime
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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QUICK FACTS
Program length
4 terms
Credential
Diploma
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
This program information is not for the current academic year. If you are interested in a program starting before July, view the current academic year of the program.
Further Opportunities
Explore all the possibilities your future holds with a NorQuest education.
Laddering Opportunities
Students who complete the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program may receive credit towards the following program at NorQuest College:
Transferability
Graduates of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program are eligible for 60 credits in the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation at University of Calgary.
Visit Transfer Alberta to look up courses that are accepted by other post-secondary institutions.
Additional Certification
Graduates of the diploma program are eligible for Child Development Supervisor certification from Alberta Human Services (formerly referred to as Level 3).
Career Potential
Graduates of this program have diverse opportunities to provide child-care services; the child-care field is considered to be an above-average growth profession with increasing annual demand for employees.
For more information on related careers see: