Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 51.5 - 77.5
Term 1
12 - 15 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, psychosocial and cognitive/language 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. 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 course is an examination of the socialization of the developing child in today's society, emphasizing the important influences of family, community, school, and historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. (C-ID CDEV 110). |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. Department recommends MATH-4, MATH-5, or MATH-18, especially MATH-4. | |
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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
15 - 16 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 observation and assessment strategies to document development, growth and play while learning to join with families and professionals in promoting children's success. Multiple observational formats and assessment tools and methods are explored. This course includes 25.5 hours of lab observing children in an approved (Butte College or Mentor) early childhood program. (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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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends FN-8. | |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities (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 introduces the variations in development of children with special needs birth through eight, and the resulting impact on families. It also includes an overview of the historical and societal influences on the laws, identification and referral process relating to children with special needs. Observations in public or private children's centers, schools, and agencies are required. |
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| CDF-44: Positive Child Guidance | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
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. |
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| CDF-56: Prenatal/Infant/Toddler Dev | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of infants and toddlers from prenatal to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Throughout the class, students will apply theoretical frameworks to interpret behaviors and interactions between heredity and environment while emphasizing the role of family and relationships in 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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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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Term 4
11.5 - 29.5 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 an approved early childhood (Butte College or Mentor) program. (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 (Select One) | 1 - 8 | CDF-30 recommended. | |
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| Required Core Choice Elective (Select One) | 1 - 8 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with College math 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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