Early Childhood Education - AS.ECE
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The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program offers a comprehensive course of study to prepare students for career and job opportunities in early education and care of young children from diverse family backgrounds. Includes instruction in parent education as well as preparation for employment in child development centers, family child-care settings, preschools, before- and after-school care programs, programs for children with special needs, and other ECE related-programs in the community.
The ECE curriculum provides coursework with specializations in the administration of ECE programs, infant/toddler development and care, advanced ECE curriculum, and special needs. Students will be eligible to meet the Department of Social and Employment Services Title 22 and Education Code Title 5 licensing regulations for teaching personnel and administrative staff in private and public child development programs and agencies.
As a result of ongoing changes in laws, mandates, and licensing regulations for teaching personnel and ECE programs, the information in the Permit table is subject to change. It is important for students to consult with a counselor to develop an educational plan for the desired permit or credential.
The ECE curriculum provides coursework with specializations in the administration of ECE programs, infant/toddler development and care, advanced ECE curriculum, and special needs. Students will be eligible to meet the Department of Social and Employment Services Title 22 and Education Code Title 5 licensing regulations for teaching personnel and administrative staff in private and public child development programs and agencies.
As a result of ongoing changes in laws, mandates, and licensing regulations for teaching personnel and ECE programs, the information in the Permit table is subject to change. It is important for students to consult with a counselor to develop an educational plan for the desired permit or credential.
Degree
AS - Associate in Science
Program Goal
CTE
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcome
plan and organize activities, providing a safe and healthy learning environment, for optimum development of all young children in groups of 12 to 24 children.
Outcome
assess and evaluate all children and learning environments to write reports according to state and federally mandated guidelines.
Outcome
work with families and their children to build respectful, supportive relationships for optimum growth and development of young children
Outcome
connect with community agencies and programs to support children, families, and the early education and care profession.