Academic Programs - Butte College

Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Early Childhood Education

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Total Units: 50 - 63

Term 1

12.00 - 14.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CDF 14: Child Growth and Development	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU 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).
	CDF 12: Child, Family, and Community	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 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).
	English Composition	3.00 - 4.00

	CSU Area C2 Choice (Select One)	3.00 - 4.00	Taking HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-18, HIST-26, ECON-20, or ECON-20H within this area is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement.

Notes:

This major is for those seeking a career in Early Childhood Education Administration. CSU Chico does not have an Early Childhood Education major. Majors at CSU East Bay, Sacramento State and Humboldt State are more similar.

Term 2

15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CDF 40: Observation and Assessment	3.00
Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 Unit(s): 3.00 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).
	CDF 48: Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 51.00 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).
	CSU Area A1 Choice (Select One)	3.00

	CSU Area B4 Choice (Select One)	3.00 - 5.00	Math Placement varies depending on high school coursework. Department recommends MATH-5 or MATH-18.

	CSU Area F Choice (Select One)	3.00

Term 3

13.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CDF 57: Teaching in a Diverse Society	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 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).
	CDF 63: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum	3.00
Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 Unit(s): 3.00 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).
	CSU Area A3 Choice (Select One)	3.00

	CSU Area B1 - Physical Science, B2 - Life Science, B3 - Laboratory Activity (Select One)	1.00 - 5.00	Department recommends BIOL-1 for CSU Area B2 & B3.

	CSU Area C1 Choice (Select One)	3.00	Department recommends ART-1 or MUS-1 for CSU Area C1.

Term 4

10.00 - 15.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	CDF 78: Early Childhood Education Practicum	3.00
Prerequisite(s): CDF 40, CDF 63 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 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).
	CDF 80: Health, Safety and Nutrition	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 51.00 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).
	CSU Area B1 - Physical Science, B2 - Life Science, B3 - Laboratory Activity (Select One)	1.00 - 5.00	Department recommends PSC-10. Any choice must have a B3 lab component if not taken in semester 3.

	CSU Area C Choice (Select One)	3.00 - 4.00	Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-18, HIST-26, ECON-20H, or ECON-20, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU.

Early Childhood Education