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Early Childhood Studies: Program Director/Administration Emphasis

Award Type: Associate in Science

Completion of the ECS: Program Director/Administration Emphasis associate in science program would qualify students for a Site Supervisor-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 serving children in state licensed early care and education settings.

The graduate of the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Studies: Program Director/Administration Emphasis 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 48 units is required for the degree.

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 111 Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education 3.0
ECS 115 Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers 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 120 Adult Supervision and Mentoring In Early Childhood Education 2.0
ECS 149 Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational 1.0 - 8.0 units
ECS 150 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education 3.0
ECS 103 Introduction to Early Childhood 3.0

Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following:

Course Number Course Title Units
ECS 112 Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs 3.0
ECS 114 Parent/Child Relationships 3.0
ECS 122 Positive Child Guidance 3.0
ECS 125 Curriculum for School-Age Children 3.0
ECS 151 Infant and Toddler Development 3.0
EMS 102 First Aid & Safety 3.0

Plus a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Number Course Title Units
ACCT 317 Bookkeeping 1 3.0
BUS 107 Human Relations in Business 3.0
CBIS 101 Computer Concepts & Applications 3.0

 

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