Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
2020-2021 Map
Total Units: 49.5 - 83.5
Term 1
12 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-14: Child Growth/Development | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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| CDF-12: Child/Family/Community | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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| English Composition | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math placement varies depending on high school coursework | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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Notes:
This major is not recommended for those seeking to work in TK (transitional kindergarten). The department recommends the AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education.
Term 2
12 - 13 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-40: Observation/Assessment | 3 | Requires 25.5 hours of lab per course, per term. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 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). |
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| CDF-48: Teaching Young Children | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs and environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all children. Early Childhood Education career opportunities and preparation will be examined. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity. (C-ID ECE 120). |
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| CDF-63: Intro to ECE Curriculum | 3 | Requires 25.5 hours of lab per course, per term. | |
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 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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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Department recommends SPAN-1. | |
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Term 3
13 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-18: Children with Special Needs | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| CDF-44: Positive Child Guidance | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course focuses on understanding children's behavior to develop strategies that foster healthy social and emotional development. Based on observation and assessment, students will explore techniques for creating individualized and strengths-based interventions, and for establishing relationships that promote a positive learning community in which all children feel safe, valued, and respected. There will also be a focus on applying guidance theories that help support pro-social behavior while considering the child's developmental level as well as family and cultural contexts. |
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| CDF-56: Prenatal/Infant/Toddler Dev | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| CDF-57: Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 | Counts for multicultural breadth competency. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
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). |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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Term 4
12.5 - 37.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-78: ECE Practicum | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 40, CDF 63 This capstone course is a demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. This course includes fifty-one hours of participation with young children in the Butte College Child Development Center or an approved early childhood Mentor classroom. (C-ID ECE 210). |
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| CDF-80: Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. This course will focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. (C-ID ECE 220). |
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| Required Core Choice Elective: CDF-20, CDF-30, CDF-59, CDF-65, CDF-84, CDF-85, CDF-91, CDF-93, or CDF-99 (Select One) | 1 - 8 | 6 units are needed in this area. CDF-30 is recommended, but note that it is a 2 unit course. | |
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| Required Core Choice Elective: CDF-20, CDF-30, CDF-59, CDF-65, CDF-84, CDF-85, CDF-91, CDF-93, or CDF-99 (Select One) | 1 - 8 | 6 units are needed in this area. CDF-30 is recommended, but note that it is a 2 unit course. | |
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| Required Core Choice Elective: CDF-20, CDF-30, CDF-59, CDF-65, CDF-84, CDF-85, CDF-91, CDF-93, or CDF-99 (Select One) | 1 - 8 | Only necessary if 6 units not yet completed in this area. | |
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| Area F: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not necessary if math competency was satisfied through college coursework. For an elective, department recommends CMST-2 or CMST-4. If seeking a site supervisor child development permit, then CDF-30, CDF-84 and CDF-85 are required. | |
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