Human Services Continuing Education
When you work with people, there are always ways to enhance your skills or increase your job credentials.
Here are two ways you can do that through continuing education:
- American Sign Language
- Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education I Certification courses
Introductory American Sign Language
Start learning American Sign Language online with Lakeland College.
Whether you are adding to your professional or personal skills, try our introductory ASL courses: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A and ASL 102 Level 1 Part B.
These courses are part of our American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies certificate program.
ASL 101 American Sign Language Level 1 Part A |
ASL 101 American Sign Language Level 1 Part A is an introductory course to both American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture. You'll learn how have basic conversations, as well as appropriate behaviour when interacting within the deaf culture. This is the prerequisite for ASL 102 Level 1, Part B. This continues what was started in ASL 101. Uses the same textbook. |
ASL 102 American Sign Language Level 1 Part B |
In this course, students are introduced to American Sign Language (ASL), its culture, and to the community of Deaf persons who use this language. Students learn how to have basic conversations as well as use appropriate behaviours within the Deaf Community. Prerequisite: ASL 101 |
Schedule and tuition |
What: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A What: ASL 102 Level 1 Part B (pre-requisite: ASL 101 Level 1 Part A) |
Online Requirements |
Online requirementsIf you are thinking about online learning with Lakeland College, there are some basics:
Recommended skills and qualities Like any other language, some people learn ASL more quickly and easily than others. These are some of those qualities and skills.
For a complete list of these skills and qualities, check out the ASL & Deaf Culture Studies requirements page. |
Registration |
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Refund |
If you withdraw within the first 2 weeks of the start date, you'll be refunded your tuition fees minus a $100 administration fee.
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Saskatchewan ECE I Certification courses
Earn your Saskatchewan Early Child Educator (ECE) I certification through Lakeland College.
This first level of certification is required to work 65 hours or more per month at a child care centre.
Three courses, or nine credits, are required. Courses must include topics related to child development, programming and relationships.
You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Check out the Child Care Application for Tuition Reimbursement
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Fall 2024 ED 120 Observation and Play Textbook: Dietze, B., & Kashin, D. (2019). Playing & Learning in Early Childhood Education (2nd ed.). Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-13-463927-7 Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore.
Winter 2025 HE 158 Health, Safety, Nutrition January 20 - March 28, 2025 Tuition: $512.20 Textbook: Pimento, B., & Kernested, D. (2025). Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings (7th ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 9781778415388 ISBN: 9781778415395 (eTextbook)
Spring 2025 HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports April 28 - June 27, 2025 Tuition: $512.20 Textbook: Nawrocki, M. (2018). Thanks for chucking that at the wall instead of me. Chestnut. ISBN: 9781550597745 Available for purchase from Lakeland College Bookstore. |
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Winter 2025 Registration is closed for HE 158 Health, Safety, Nutrition. Spring 2025 Registration opens on March 24. We recommend registering early as courses fill up quickly.
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Online requirements |
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Your class will be on the college learning management system, D2L. Once you're registered you'll receive a link to set up a D2L account. You'll also need:
Your computer system must have:
Browser requirements:
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Refund |
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If you withdraw within the first 2 weeks of the start date, you'll be refunded your tuition fees minus a $100.00 administration fee. |
More information
Cancellations |
Lakeland College reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrolment. |
Contact |
For more information about these courses, please email the academic advisor at hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca. |