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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | Social Work
Discipline
Education | Humanities
Minor
Curriculum Design for Early Learners | Human Development and Family Studies | Child Care Provider/Assistant
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The Education and Human Development program prepares students for careers working with children from birth to school-age. It emphasizes current research, practical application, and critical thinking within professional care settings. Graduates are eligible for an Associate Teacher-Level Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and qualify for positions as teachers, family child care providers, and para professionals in early childhood care and education or elementary school settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Education and Human Development program aims to equip students for careers working with children from birth to school-age. It emphasizes current research, practical application, and critical thinking within professional care settings. Key components include child growth, developmentally appropriate practices, cultural diversity, family support, and professional development in various education and human development fields.


Objectives:

  • To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of child development, early childhood education principles, curriculum development, and child, family, and community dynamics.
  • To develop students' skills in teaching and learning in diverse societies, supporting children with special needs, and ensuring health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings.
  • To foster critical thinking, reflection, and assessment skills to guide teaching practices.

Outline:


Core Courses (27 units):

  • ECE.
  • 201: Child Development (3 units)
  • ECE.
  • 210: Early Childhood Education Principles (3 units)
  • ECE.
  • 211: Early Childhood Education Curriculum (3 units)
  • ECE.
  • 212: Child, Family, and Community (3 units)
  • ECE.
  • 254: Teaching in a Diverse Society (3 units)
  • ECE.
  • 260: Children with Special Needs (3 units)
  • ECE.
  • 313: Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3 units)
  • ECE.
  • 333: Observation and Assessment of Young Children (3 units)
  • ECE.

Careers:

  • Students who complete the certificate are eligible to apply for an Associate Teacher-Level Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • Upon certificate completion, they qualify for positions as teachers, family child care providers, and para professionals in early childhood care and education or elementary school settings.
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