About the Program
(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) See AS Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Program Requirements
Program Goal: CTE
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: EARLYCHILDEDUC.CC
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Compare historical and current theoretical frameworks of child development and analyze how these theories impact children and families in various educational, political, and socioeconomic contexts.
Apply objective techniques for observing, describing, and evaluating children's behavior, incorporating key child development theories, and acknowledging and addressing personal biases that may affect objectivity.
Evaluate diverse family characteristics, perspectives, and engagement strategies within early learning settings while also employing metacognitive skills to reflect on how personal experiences influence relationships with children, families, and the community.
Describe the legal requirements and ethical responsibilities of professionals working with all children and families and examine the implications of these responsibilities on personal relationships with children, families, and the community.
Identify the typical progression of development across all domains and differentiate between typical and atypical development characteristics, considering the influence of biological, environmental, and social factors.
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course provides an understanding of the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children???s development, birth through adolescence. (C-ID CDEV 110).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (C-ID CDEV 100).
Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 (or concurrent enrollment) or, CDF 56 (or concurrent enrollment)
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children's development and learning. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences is emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. (C-ID ECE 200).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is a study of the historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. (C-ID ECE 120).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course presents an examination of the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children???s development, learning, and school experiences. Strategies for developmentally-, culturally-, and linguistically-appropriate anti-bias curricula will be explored, as well as approaches to promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. This course places emphasis on self-reflection of the influence of teachers??? own cultures and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families. (C-ID ECE 230).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course provides an exploration of developmentally appropriate curricula and environments for children from birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children???s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curricula in all content areas to support children???s development and learning in indoor and outdoor settings. (C-ID ECE 130).
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course is a study of laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children from birth through middle childhood. It includes the teacher???s role in prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integration of health, safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines, and overall risk management. (C-ID ECE 220).
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Contacts
Lisa Gunn, Chair
(530) 895-2423
Department Office: AHPS 251
(530) 895-2542
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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