ECE 246

Introduction to Foster Parenting

  1.5

ECE 248

Child, Family, and Foster/Kin Care Community

  1

Plus at least 7 units in any one of the 3 specialty areas listed below:

Providing care for children aged 0-5 years:

ECE 266

Meeting the Developmental Needs of Children at-Risk 0-5 Years

  1

ECE 129*

Dealing with Difficult and Aggressive Young Children

  3

ECE 137*

Issues of Separation and Loss with Children and Families

  3

ECE 150

Topics in Child Development

  1-3

ECE 156

Topics for Caregivers 0-5 years

  0.3-4

ECE 247

Issues of Foster Parenting

  1

ECE 263*

The Special Needs Child: Speech, Language and Hearing Development

  1

ECE 265*

Working with Young Children with Special Needs

  2

ECE 269*

Introduction to Special Needs in Young Children

  3

Providing care for children aged 6-11 years:

ECE 267

Meeting the Developmental Needs of Children at-Risk 6-11 Years

  1

ECE 129*

Dealing with Difficult and Aggressive Young Children

  3

ECE 137*

Issues of Separation and Loss with Children and Families

  3

ECE 157

Topics for Caregivers of Children in Out-of-Home Placement I

  0.3-4

ECE 220

Programs for the School Age Child

  3

ECE 247

Issues of Foster Parenting

  1

ECE 263*

The Special Needs Child: Speech, Language and Hearing Development

  1

ECE 265*

Working with Young Children with Special Needs

  2

ECE 269*

Introduction to Special Needs in Young Children

  3

*Note:  there may be no duplication of coursework in these two specialty areas.

Providing care for youth aged 12-18 years:

ECE 060

Life Skills for Emancipating Youth

  1

ECE 158

Topics for Caregivers of Children in Out-of-Home Placement II

  0.3-4

ECE 247

Issues of Foster Parenting

  1

ECE 268

Meeting the Developmental Needs of Youth at-Risk 12-18 Years

  1

or students may select one of the following courses:

COUNS 115

Resiliency and Student Success

  1

PSYCH 115

Resiliency and Student Success

  1

Total units required

  9.5