Early Childhood Education
Certificate of Proficiency
The Early Childhood Education Program provides knowledge of, and training in, working with children of preschool age. The Certificate of Proficiency provides intensive study of children, techniques for working with them, and specific subject areas of Early Childhood Education. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, students should be able to work in programs involving young children, i.e., Head Start, Child Care, Parent Cooperatives, and private preschools.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
1. Use information and resources that support industry defined appropriate practice.
2. Work as a team member and demonstrate respect for diversity in an early childhood environment to accomplish family, child, and program goals.
3. Effectively communicate in various ways in the context of early childhood settings.
4. Participate in evaluation and maintenance in early childhood environments and programming on a regular basis.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
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REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
BMGMT 140 Business and Personal Mathematics*___________ 5
ECE 101 Practicum I*_________________________________ 3
ECE 151 Practicum II*________________________________ 1
ECE 151A Practicum II*________________________________ 2
ECE 155 Child Development____________________________ 5
ECE 165 Early Childhood Curriculum___________________ 3
ECE 170 Intro to Early Childhood Education___________ 3
ECE 171 Observation and Assessment___________________ 2
ECE 184 Health, Safety and Nutrition_________________ 3
ECE 185 Guidance and Leadership______________________ 3
ECE 190 Multicultural Education______________________ 3
ENGL 101 Composition*_________________________________ 5
Successful completion of courses from the following list for a total of 50 credits:
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES
ECE 115 Introduction to Child Care_____________ 2
ECE 150 The Exceptional Child__________________ 3
ECE 160 School Age Care________________________ 3
ECE 166 Environments for Children______________ 1
ECE 172 Introduction to Montessori_____________ 3
ECE 173 Art and Creative Activities____________ 3
ECE 176 Music for Young Children_______________ 3
ECE 177 Science and Math for Young Children____ 3
ECE 178 Children's Literature__________________ 3
ECE 179 Language and Literacy Development______ 3
ECE 186 Survey of Centers*_____________________ 2
ECE 187 Special Topics--CDA Credential I*____ 1-6
ECE 188 Child Abuse and Neglect________________ 2
ECE 189 Family Child Care Management___________ 3
ECE 191 ECE Program Administration_____________ 3
ECE 210 Family School & Community Relations____ 3
ECE 225 Issues and Trends in ECE_______________ 3
ECE 287 Special Topics--CDA Credential II*___ 1-6
SOCIO 135 The Family_____________________________ 5___ 12
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 50
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: SBCTC Inventory 8/1/07
Instructional Policies Council Minutes 5/14/07 |