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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 unitsENGL 1A College Composition & Reading/Area D1 4 units
Choose 1 Area B -- Social Science 3 units
ECE 1A Principles/Practices -- Major required course 3 units
ECE 3 Child, Growth, and Development 3 units
Counseling 10 College Success/Area E Elective 3 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 unitsChoose 1 Math Competency/Area D2 Select Math course 3 units
ECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum -- Major required course 3 units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community -- Major required course 3 units
ECE 17 The Exceptional Child -- Major required course 3 units
Choose 1 PE/Health Graduation Requirement 3 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
15 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
15 unitsECE 10 Health, Safety, Nutrition - Major required course 3 units
ECE 11 Observation/Assessment - Major required course 3 units
Choose 1 Area A -- Natural Science 3 units
ECE 27 Teach in a Diverse Society - Major required course 3 units
ECE 1C Pos Soc Dev Young Child - Major required course 3 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
14 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
14 unitsChoose 1 Major elective course 3 units
Choose 1 Multicultural Graduation Requirement 3 units
Choose 1 Area C -- Humanities 3 units
Choose 1 Elective course 3 units
Choose 1 Elective course 2 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 unitsENGL 1A College Composition & Reading/CSUGEB Area A2 4 units
COUNS 10 College Success/CSUGEB Area E Lifelong Learn 3 units
ECE 1A Principles and Practices - Major required course 3 units
ECE 3 Child Growth/Develop/CSUGEB Area D Soc Sci - Major required course 3 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area C1 Arts 3 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 unitsChoose 1 CSUGEB Area A3 Critical Thinking 3 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area B4 Math/Quantitative Reasoning 3 units
ECE 1B Intro to Curriculum - Major required course 3 units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community/CSUGEB Area D Soc Sci - Major required course 3 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area C2 Humanities - US History 3 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
16 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
16 unitsECE 10 Health, Safety, Nutrition - Major required course 3 units
ECE 11 Observ and Assessment - Major required course 3 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area A1 Oral Communication 3 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area B1 or B2 Science w/Laboratory (B3) 4 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area C1 Arts or C2 Humanities 3 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
13 units
SPRING SEMESTER 2
13 unitsECE 27 Teach in a Diverse Society - Major required course 3 units
Choose 1 ECE 46, 46A, 46B, 46C - Major required course 3 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area B1 or B2 Science w/o Laboratory 3 units
Choose 1 CSUGEB Area F Ethnic Studies 3 units
Choose 1 Transferable Elective course 1 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 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 Major Elective 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 unitsECE1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Units
ECE3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE7A - Creative Materials 3 Units
ECE31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
12 unitsECE1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE16 Preschool Music Activities 3 Units
ECE27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
6 unitsECE10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 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 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
FALL SEMESTER 1
18 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
18 unitsECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young 3 Units
ECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 7A Creative Materials 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
15 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
15 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 6 Early Childhood Language Development 3 Units
ECE 16 Preschool Music Activities 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, and Community 3 Units
ECE 46 Practicum - Field Experience -- Preschool 3 Units
TOTAL
33 units
TOTAL
33 unitsLearn how to get started
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Program Map for Infant and Toddler 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 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 Units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
9 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
9 unitsECE 43 Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
ECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
FALL SEMESTER 2
9 units
FALL SEMESTER 2
9 unitsECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 Units
ECE 42 Infant/Toddler Development 3 Units
ECE 46 A 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 39 Children's Literature 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 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
ECE 11 Observation and Assessment 3 Units
ECE 37 Adult Supervision 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 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 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 31 Child, Family, Community 3 Units
ECE 37 Adult Supervision 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 3 Units
ECE 2B Administration of Children's Centers 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
15 units
FALL SEMESTER 1
15 unitsECE 3 Child Growth and Development 3 Units
ECE 1A Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 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
17 units
SPRING SEMESTER 1
17 unitsECE 1B Introduction to Curriculum 3 Units
ECE 31 Child, Family, and Community 3 Units
ECE 32 Parentling 3 Units
ECE 35 Parents as Partners in ECE 3 Units
ECE 37 Adult Supervision 2 Units
Choose 1 ECE 46, 46A, 46B, or 46C 3 Units
TOTAL
32 units
TOTAL
32 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 27 Teaching in a Diverse Society 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 31 Child, Family, and Community 3 Units
TOTAL
24 units
TOTAL
24 unitsLearn how to get started
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