Early Childhood Studies: General
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
Completion of Early Childhood Studies: General program would qualify students up to a Master Teacher-level permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This prepares the student to work in Title 5, Title XXII, and federally-funded programs.The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Studies: General will:
- Understand and apply child development theories and principles.
- Identify and implement observation, documentation and other assessment strategies.
- Value and cultivate collaborative family and community relationships.
- Identify, develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices to positively guide children's behavior and learning.
- Develop self-reflective habits and grow as members of the early childhood profession to understand the complexities of working with diverse groups of families, children, staff and the community.
- Develop an environment that honors the diversity of the learning community - through empowerment, equity, respect and dignity.
Program Requirements
A major of 43 units is required for the certificate. Required core courses (31 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3.0 |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family and Community | 3.0 |
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3.0 |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3.0 |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3.0 |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum | 3.0 |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.0 |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3.0 |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant/Toddler | 3.0 |
| ECS 149 | Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational | 1.0 - 8.0 units |
| ECS 103 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3.0 |
Plus a minimum of 12 units selected from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECS 114 | Parent/Child Relationships | 3.0 |
| ECS 115 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3.0 |
| ECS 117 | Teaching Strategies for Dual Language Learners | 3.0 |
| ECS 120 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring In Early Childhood Education | 2.0 |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3.0 |
| ECS 125 | Curriculum for School-Age Children | 3.0 |
| ECS 151 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3.0 |
| ECS 310 | Art for Young Children | 0.5 |
| ECS 311 | Creating Learning Materials | 0.5 |
| ECS 312 | Music for Early Childhood Educators | 0.5 |
| ECS 313 | Science for Young Children | 0.5 |
| ECS 314 | Engineering and Technology for Young Children | 0.5 |
| ECS 315 | Math for Young Children | 0.5 |
| ECS 320 | Administration: Staff Leadership | 1.0 |
| ECS 321 | Administration: Professional Ethics | 1.0 |
| ECS 322 | Administration: Parents as Partners | 1.0 |
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3.0 |