Certificate of Achievement - Early Childhood Education - Basic
Catalog 2009-2010
This certificate prepares students to meet the demands of today's childcare centers, preschool programs, and nursery schools. The certificate meets the California State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, Title 22, and Division 12 requirements for a fully qualified teacher. The Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate is an alternative certificate to the California State Matrix and to the Child Development Certificate.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a grade of "C" or better. Attending classes in the day, the evening, or both can complete certificate requirements.
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Required courses |
Units |
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ECE 124 |
Child Development and Psychology |
3 |
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ECE 125 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 126 |
Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child |
3 |
|
ECE 128 |
Curriculum Development for Young Children |
3 |
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ECE 130 |
Child, Family and Community |
3 |
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ECE 144 |
Diversity in Early Childhood Education Classrooms |
3 |
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ECE 249 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice |
4 |
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ECE 250 |
Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice |
4 |
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Total units required |
26 |
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*This is an alternative certificate to the Child Development Certificates.
Certificate of achievement in Early Childhood Education: Basic (DataTel code CA.ECEBA.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to identify major childhood development milestones.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to analyze the psychological, physical, and cognitive influences on human development.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate familiarity with community agencies which support contemporary family life.
SLO#5. Students completing the program will be able to apply strategies to maximize the health, safety and nutrition of children and adults in programs for young children.
SLO#6. Students completing the program will be able to examine constructionist and emergent curriculum theories.
SLO#7. Students completing the program will be able to identify biases and preconceptions that influence effective child care.
SLO#8. Students completing the program will be able to communicate effectively and responsibly with children and adults in diverse populations.
SLO#9. Students completing the program will be able to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences for young children.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
