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Associate Child Care Teacher, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Program Overview
Associate Child Care Teacher, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Overview
The Early Childhood Education Degree Program at Santa Barbara City College centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching, combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools, school age programs and care-giving for infant centers, are introduced. In-depth study of observation, assessment, health, safety, and nutrition are also introduced. Throughout, there is considerable emphasis placed on developing professional interaction styles consistent with fostering positive staff relationships, communication and collaboration with parents, knowledge of community resources, and multicultural awareness of the diverse populations with whom the student will work.
Requirements
- Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a C or better in each course.
- Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 102 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECE 120 | Child Growth and Development/Educators | 3 |
| or PSY 140 | Child Development | |
| ECE 290 | Work Experience In Early Childhood Education | 3-5 |
| or ECE 103 | Foundations of ECE I Principles | |
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6-8 | |
| ECE 104 | Foundations of ECE II Practicum | |
| ECE 108 | Creative Learning and Curriculum | |
| ECE 115 | Children's Literature | |
| ECE 121 | Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children | |
| ECE 123 | Children with Special Needs | |
| ECE 124 | Working With School-Age Children | |
| ECE 128 | Observation and Assessment | |
| ECE 129 | ECE Special Education | |
| ECE 132 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | |
| Total Units | 15.00-19.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the diverse needs, characteristics and multiple influences on the development of children, birth through age eight, as related to high quality care and education.
- Using observation skills, design, implement and evaluate environments and curriculum activities that support positive, developmental play and learning for all young children.
- Identify and implement effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity and self-confidence.
- Recognize ethical standards and demonstrate professional behaviors that deepen understanding, knowledge and commitment to the Early Childhood Education profession.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
