About the Program
Students who earn this certificate will meet the requirements for the teacher level of the California Child Development Permit and become competent and effective lead teachers and caregivers of young children up to age five. Additional work experience and general education coursework is required to qualify for a state permit.
Gainful Employment Information
Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education:
http://www.butte.edu/academicprograms/
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 01349.00CA
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Synthesize research-based theories including principles and practices of child development and learning.
Incorporate strategies for building respectful, reciprocal family and community relationships in order to engage society in the development and learning of children.
Exhibit the ability to use an assessment system encompassing a variety of strategies that provide information about program effectiveness and children's development, learning, interests, strengths and needs.
Apply principles of child development and positive guidance for planning inclusive, culturally relevant and appropriate curriculum and learning environments while integrating all developmental domains.
Identify and conduct themselves as Early Childhood professionals and commit to using the National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct and other professional standards while engaging in reflective practices as collaborative learners.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level V; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This is an examination of the process of socialization on the interrelationship of family, school, and community and emphasizing historical and socio-cultural factors. (C-ID CDEV 110).
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level V; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course examines the major physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between developmental processes and environmental factors including abuse and neglect. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (C-ID CDEV 100).
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: CDF 12 and CDF 14
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course covers issues related to children with varying abilities ages birth through eight. Exploring first the history of related legislation and referral process, teaching practices, philosophies of inclusion intervention methods, and then working respectfully with families. Observations in public or private child development centers or schools are required.
Prerequisite(s): CDF 14
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level V; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
42.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 68.00
This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children's development and learning. Students will use observation data to inform and plan supportive and developmentally appropriate learning environments and experiences. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be explored, along with strategies for collaborating with families and professionals. This course includes 25.5 hours of participation with young children in the Butte College Child Development Center or an approved early childhood Mentor classroom. (C-ID ECE 200).
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level V; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course teaches students guidance methods and techniques that are effective in the home, classroom and other group settings. Students will learn positive guidance techniques to promote socially responsible behavior and healthy emotional development in children from birth to eight years of age.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level V; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course explores prenatal, infant and toddler development, including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Students will apply theory and practice to interpret behaviors and interactions between heredity and environmental factors while emphasizing the role of family and relationships in early childhood development.
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level V; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course examines the development of social identities in diverse societies including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms and teaching. Various classroom strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. Course includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media and schooling. (C-ID ECE 230).
Prerequisite(s): CDF 14
Unit(s): 3.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level V; English Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
42.50 hours Lecture
/ 25.50 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 68.00
This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age eight years. Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all young children using observation and assessment. An overview of learning domains includes: language, social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative. The course will provide the student the opportunity to develop, prepare, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum for young children. This course includes 25.5 hours of lab in an approved (Butte College or Mentor) program. (C-ID ECE 130).
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Contacts
Terri Hutton, Chair
(530) 895-2855
Department Office: AHPS 251
(530) 895-2542
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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