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Rev. January 2011
NARRATIVE & DOCUMENTATION
Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives:
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is in compliance with SB 1440.
Students who complete this degree will be prepared to transfer to the California State University system
to complete a baccalaureate degree in similar major such as Child Development, Human Development,
or Child and Adolescent Development or Education.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
1
Integrate an understanding of typical and atypical development of children birth to age eight to high
quality care and education of young children.
2
Design, implement and evaluate environments and curriculum that support positive, developmental
play and learning for all children.
3
Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity
and self-confidence.
4
Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their
communities.
5
Demonstrate ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen understanding and knowledge,
and commitment to the Early Childhood Education profession.
2. Catalog Description:
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer provides a clearly articulated
curricular track for students transferring to a CSU campus. Students learn the core principles and
practices of the ECE field in order to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, or
vocational paths. The degree will facilitate students’ successful transfer to certain California State
University (CSU) campuses in preparation for a Bachelor degree in ECE/Child Development. The
Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer provides students with a major that
fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree
will receive priority admission with junior status to certain California State University campuses through
the state-wide Curriculum Alignment Project (Lower Division Eight Courses).
Students are required to complete:
a minimum of 24 semester units in the major with a grade of C or better while maintaining a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
•
•
60 semester CSU-transferable units using the California State University-General
Education-Breadth pattern (CSU-GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
•
No more than 60 semester units are required.
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3. Program Requirements:
Course Number
ECE 1
Course Title
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Units
3
ECE 2
*Child Growth and Development
3
ECE 5
The Child in the Family and in the Community
3
ECE 6
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
3
ECE 7
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
3
ECE 9
Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
3
ECE 10
Field Experience in Early Childhood Education
3
ECE 18
Teaching in a Diverse Society
3
Units in Major
*Double Counting Units (also meet Area E GE requirement)
IGETC Pattern GE
Total Units
24
-3
39
60
4. Background and Rationale
College of the Redwoods was the first community college in California to align its “Lower Division
Eight” courses to the state-wide Early Childhood Education Curriculum Alignment Project. In
collaboration with our Child Development Department colleagues at Humboldt State University, we
were the first to create a transfer path for early childhood education students who want to transfer to the
CSU. Our faculty has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring that Early Childhood Education students
are able to continue on the baccalaureate programs. It is a logical next step to further institutionalize
transferability for our students to the CSU.
Northcoast Children’s Services, one of the largest employers of early childhood educators in Humboldt
and Mendocino Counties is mandated by the national office of Head Start to increase the education of
preschool classroom teacher. According the Head Start, “By September 30, 2013 at least 50% of Head
Start teachers nation-wide must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education
or a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any subject, and coursework equivalent to a major relating to
early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.”
Given this mandate by the Northcoast Children’s Services funder, it serves our community to ensure that
there is a clear transfer pathway for Early Childhood Education students from College of the Redwoods.
Additionally, the ECE Advisory Committee at our campus, given the demonstrated community need,
has approved this degree to be offered to our students in addition to the current AS degree in ECE (with
27 ECE units required).
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Criteria B. Need
5. Enrollment and Completer Projections
Estimated Annual Number of Sections of Core Courses:
22
Estimated Annual Enrollment in the Sections:
550
Anticipated Number of Annual Program Completers
(At End of 2nd Year of Operation):
10
Anticipated Number of Annual Program Completers
(At End of 5th Year of Operation)
7
6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
College of the Redwoods currently offers an Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
and a Certificate of Achievement. Students who receive the AS Degree do not have the required GE
courses to transfer to a CSU.
In the past students wanting to transfer to Humboldt State University had to have their transcripts
reviewed by the Department Chair of the Child Development Department to determine which courses (if
any) would transfer to the Child Development Major. Students did not have a clear program of courses
that would facilitate their transfer.
College of the Redwoods does not have a degree in Teacher Preparation. There are no similar or related
degrees or programs offered at the college. The Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education for
Transfer will enable students to complete a Child Development Degree and then enroll in the Multiple
Subjects Teacher Credential Program.
The eight courses required for the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer are the
same courses required for the non-transfer degree (the non-transfer degree includes one additional
course.) Four of the courses from the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer are
also the course used in the Certificate of Achievement. No additional courses are being added to the
curriculum for this degree and no additional resources are necessary.
7. Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
Currently, no other college in our region has an Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood
Education (ECE) for Transfer.
8. Labor Market Information (CTE only)
Child Care Workers
Estimated Employment and Projected Growth
SOC Code 39-9011
Geographic Area
(Estimated YearProjected Year)
North Coast Region
(2008-2018)
Estimated
Projected Numeric Percent
Employment Employment Change Change
710
720
10
1.4
Additional
Openings
Due to Net
Replacements
210
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Estimated Employment and Projected Growth
SOC Code 25-2011
Geographic Area
(Estimated YearProjected Year)
North Coast Region
(2008-2018)
Wage Data:
Estimated
Projected Numeric Percent
Employment Employment Change Change
250
260
10
Additional
Openings
Due to Net
Replacements
4.0
50
Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care
Estimated Employment and Projected Growth
SOC Code 11-9031
Geographic Area
(Estimated YearProjected Year)
North Coast Region
(2008-2018)
Estimated
Projected Numeric Percent
Employment Employment Change Change
170
170
.0
Additional
Openings
Due to Net
Replacements
50
Wage Data from http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/
:
Child Care Workers
North Coast Region
$10.57
$21,976
Preschool Teachers (Except Special Education)
North Coast Region
$14.28
$29,711
$17.88
$37,190
Education Administrators, Preschool and
Child Care
North Coast Region
9. Employer Survey
10. Explanation of Employer Survey,
11. List of Members of Advisory Committee,
12. Recommendations of Advisory Committee
Attachments 9 – 12 are not required when proposing as Associate in Science in Early Childhood
Education for Transfer that is aligned with the TMC.
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13. Display of Proposed Sequence
Proposed Sequence of Courses for
Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
College of the Redwoods
Note: All 5 of the 8 CORE ECE Courses are offered each semester (Fall/Spring). These 8 are either rotated
between daytime or evening, or are offered online.
1st Semester:
ECE 1, ECE 2, (with ECE 2 counted as Gen ED)
Plus, 9 additional Gen Ed units
2nd Semester:
ECE 5, ECE 7
Plus, 9 Gen Ed units
3rd Semester:
ECE 9, ECE 6
Plus, 9 Gen Ed units
ECE 10, ECE 18
4th Semester:
Plus, 9 Gen Ed units
14. Transfer Documentation
The proposed program fully articulates with the lower-division requirements at many CSUs, and was created in
accordance with the Transfer Model Curriculum for Communication Studies. Transfer and articulation
documentation from ASSIST has been included in the attachments.
Outlines of Record for Required Courses
Outlines of record for all core courses and representative elective required for the degree are included in the
attachments.
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Criteria D: Adequate Resources
15. Library and Learning Resources Plan
All existing needs for the program are currently met by the library and Learning Resources Center and through
the college’s information technology resources.
16. Facilities and Equipment Plan
All the facilities and equipment necessary to offer this program are already in place.
17. Financial Support Plan
No additional financial support will be required as all the courses listed in the degree are currently being offered
18. Faculty Qualifications and Availability
All required courses are currently being taught by faculty who meet the state mandated minimum requirements..
Criteria E: Compliance
19. Model Curriculum
This Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is based on the Early Childhood Education
Transfer Model curriculum for CCC Major or Area of Emphasis in Early Childhood Education. The completed
TMC for Early Childhood Education is attached.
20. Licensing or Accreditation Standards
The CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing offers a Child Development Permit. Beginning at the Teacher
level of the Permit, an AA in ECE is one of the possible requirements. An AA in ECE is also used as
“Alternative requirements” at several levels of the Child Development Permit. The Child Development Permit
is required for persons working in publicly-funded early care and education programs.
21. Student Selection and Fees
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is an open-access, with no entry or
prerequisite criteria. The only fees required for the program are the regular college enrollment fees.
Attachments required for this form:
• Required signature page -- Please retain the original signature page for your records
and upload a scan of the signature page as an attachment.
• Development Criteria Narrative & Documentation (with all attachments):
o Labor/Job Market DATA (CTE only)
o Employer Survey (CTE only)
o Minutes of Key Meetings
o Outlines of Record for all Required Courses
o Transfer Documentation (if applicable)
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DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA NARRATIVE & DOCUMENTATION
Attach a document that describes the development of the proposed program, addressing the five criteria as listed
below. Number the sections of the narrative to match the lists below. If appropriate, you may note that a section
is “not applicable” but do not re-number the sections. Provide documentation in the form of attachments as
indicated.
Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
1.
2.
3.
4.
Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
Catalog Description
Program Requirements
Background and Rationale
Criteria B. Need
5.
Enrollment and Completer Projections
6.
Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
7.
Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
8.
Labor Market Information & Analysis (CTE only)
9.
Employer Survey (CTE only)
10.
Explanation of Employer Relationship (CTE only)
11.
List of Members of Advisory Committee (CTE only)
12.
Recommendations of Advisory Committee (CTE only)
Attachment: Labor / Job Market Data (CTE only)
Attachment: Employer Survey (CTE only)
Attachment: Minutes of Key Meetings
Criteria C. Curriculum Standards
13.
Display of Proposed Sequence
14.
Transfer Documentation (if applicable)
Attachment: Outlines of Record for Required Courses should be separately attached to each course
Attachment: Transfer Documentation (if applicable)
Criteria D. Adequate Resources
15.
16.
17.
18.
Library and/or Learning Resources Plan
Facilities and Equipment Plan
Financial Support Plan
Faculty Qualifications and Availability
Criteria E. Compliance
19.
20.
21.
Based on model curriculum (if applicable)
Licensing or Accreditation Standards
Student Selection and Fees
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REQUIRED SIGNATURES
Proposed Program Title Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
College College of the Redwoods
LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES
Library and learning resources needed to fulfill the objectives of the program are currently available or are adequately budgeted for.
DATE
SIGNATURE, CHIEF LIBRARIAN/LEARNING RESOURCES MANAGER
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION ONLY:
Program fulfills the requirements of employers in the occupation, provides students with appropriate occupational competencies, and
meets any relevant professional or licensing standards.
DATE
SIGNATURE, ADMINISTRATOR OF CTE
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE
SIGNATURE, CHAIR, CTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
Program was recommended for approval by Regional Occupational Consortium on
DATE
SIGNATURE, CHAIR, REGIONAL CONSORTIUM
(date).
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
LOCAL CURRICULUM APPROVAL
Program and courses within the program have been approved by the curriculum committee and instructional administration, and
satisfy all applicable requirements of Title 5 regulations.
DATE
SIGNATURE, CHAIR, CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE
SIGNATURE, ARTICULATION OFFICER
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE
SIGNATURE, CHIEF INSTRUCTIONAL OFFICER
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DATE
SIGNATURE, PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC SENATE
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
All provisions of Title 5, Chapter 6 have been considered. The college is prepared to support establishment and maintenance of the
proposed instructional program.
DATE
SIGNATURE, PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
DISTRICT APPROVAL
On
(date), the governing board of the
instructional program attached to this application.
DATE
SIGNATURE, SUPERINTENDENT/CHANCELLOR OF DISTRICT
District approved the
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME
Quick Reference for CCC-501: APPROVAL–NEW CREDIT PROGRAM
Please retain the original signature page for your records and upload a scan of the
signature page as an attachment.
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