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Do you want a career working with children and families? Would you like to use your creativity, sensitivity, patience and communication skills each day while connecting with children and families? Are you interested in supporting the development of children and teaching young children between the ages of birth to age 8? If so, perhaps Early Childhood Education is right for you!
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Associate Degrees in Early Childhood Education
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Program Map for Early Childhood Education AS
FALL SEMESTER 1
16 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
16 unitsChoose 1 GE Area 1A - English Composition 4 units
ECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 units
ECE 3 Child, Growth, and Development 3 units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 units
COUNS 10 College Success (Elective Course #1-99) 3 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 unitsChoose 1 GE Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 3 units
ECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 units
ECE 1C Positive Social Development Young Child (Spring Only) 3 units
ECE 17 The Exceptional Child 3 units
Choose 1 GE Area 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking 3 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
16 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
16 unitsChoose 1 Health Graduation Requirement 1 units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, Nutrition 3 units
ECE 11 Observation/Assessment 3 units
Choose 1 GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 3 units
Choose 1 ECE 42 - Infant/Toddler Development (Fall only) or ECE 43 - Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers (Spring only) 3 units
Choose 1 Elective Course #1-99 3 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
13 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
13 unitsChoose 1 GE Area 5 - Natural Sciences 3 units
Choose 1 GE Area 3 - Arts and Humanities 3 units
Choose 1 ECE 46 OR ECE 46A OR ECE 46B OR ECE 46C 3 units
ECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 units
Choose 1 Elective Course #1-99 1 units
TOTAL
60 units
TOTAL
60 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Early Childhood Education AS-T
FALL SEMESTER 1
16 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
16 unitsChoose 1 Cal-GETC Area 1A-English Composition 4 units
COUNS 10 (Recommended) College Success (Elective Course #1-49) 3 units
ECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Chilldren 3 units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 units
Choose 1 Cal-GETC Area 3A-Arts 3 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 unitsChoose 1 Cal-GETC Area 1B-Critical Thinking and Composition 3 units
Choose 1 Cal-GETC Area 2-Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 3 units
ECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 units
US History (Recommended) Cal-GETC Area 3B-Humanities and CSU Graduation Requirement US 1 3 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
14 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
14 unitsECE 10 Health, Safety, Nutrition 3 units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 units
Choose 1 Cal-GETC Area 1C-Oral Communication 3 units
Choose 1 Cal-GETC Area 5A-Physical Sciences with laboratory (Area 5C) OR Area 5B-Biological Sciences with Laboratory (Area 5C) 4 units
Choose 1 Elective Course #1-49 1 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
15 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
15 unitsECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 units
ECE 46 Practicum-Field Experience-Preschool 3 units
Choose 1 Cal-GETC Area 5A-Physical Science OR Area 5B-Biological Science 3 units
Choose 1 Cal-GETC Area 6-Ethnic Studies 3 units
POLSC 1 (Recommended) American Government and Politics 3 units
TOTAL
60 units
TOTAL
60 unitsLearn how to get started
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Certificates in Early Childhood Education
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Program Map for Arts Specialization Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 7A Creative Materials (Fall Only) 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 16 Preschool Music Activities (Spring Only) 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
ECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 unitsChoose 1 ECE Practicum-Field Experience 3 Units
ECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
TOTAL
30 units
TOTAL
30 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
6 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
6 unitsCHDEV 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
CHDEV 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
6 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
6 unitsCHDEV 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
CHDEV 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
TOTAL
12 units
TOTAL
12 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Child Development Teacher Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 7A Creative Materials (Fall Only) 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 16 Preschool Music Activities (Spring Only) 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 unitsECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
ECE 46 Practicum-Field Experience-Preschool 3 Units
TOTAL
30 units
TOTAL
30 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Children with Special Needs Specialization Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 17 The Exceptional Child 3 Units
ECE 18 Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs (Spring Only) 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 unitsECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
ECE 46C Practicum - Field Experience - Children With Special Needs 3 Units
TOTAL
30 units
TOTAL
30 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Diversity in ECE Certificate
SUMMER 1
6 units
SUMMER 1
6 unitsECE 31 Child, Family,Community 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 1
15 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
15 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young 3 Units
ECE 7A Creative Materials (Fall Only) 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
14 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
14 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 6 Early Childhood Language Development 3 Units
ECE 16 Preschool Music Activities (Spring Only) 3 Units
ECE 37 Adult Supervision 2 Units
ECE 46 Practicum - Field Experience -- Preschool 3 Units
TOTAL
35 units
TOTAL
35 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Infant and Toddler Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
ECE 43 Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 unitsECE 42 or ECE 33 Infant/Toddler Development or Infant and Toddlers 3 Units
ECE 46A Practicum - Field Experience Infant/Toddler 3 Units
TOTAL
30 units
TOTAL
30 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Language and Literacy Specialization Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
15 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
15 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
ECE 39 Children's Literature (Fall only/WCC offers in Su) 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
14 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
14 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
ECE 37 Adult Supervision (Spring Only) 2 Units
ECE 6 Early Childhood Language Development 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 1
3 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
3 unitsECE 46 Practicum -Field Experience 3 Units
TOTAL
32 units
TOTAL
32 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Site Supervisor Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
11 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
11 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
ECE 37 Adult Supervision (Spring Only) 2 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 1
9 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
9 unitsChoose 1 ECE 46-Practicum-Field Experience-Preschool ECE 46A- Practicum-Field Experience-Infant/Toddler ECE 46B-Practicum-Field Expreience-School-Age Children ECE 46C-Practicum-Field Experience-Children With Special Needs 3 Units
ECE 2A Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education (Fall Only) 3 Units
ECE 2B Administration of Children's Centers (Fall Only) 3 Units
TOTAL
32 units
TOTAL
32 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Teacher/Family Relationships Specialization Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
9 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
9 unitsECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, and Community 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
9 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
9 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 32 Parentling (Spring Only) 3 Units
ECE 35 Parents as Partners in ECE (Spring Only) 3 Units
TOTAL
18 units
TOTAL
18 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Transitional Kindergarten and Early Education Certificate
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 1C Positive Social Development in Young Children 3 Units
ECE 17 The Exceptional Child 3 Units
ECE 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
TOTAL
24 units
TOTAL
24 unitsLearn how to get started
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