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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program offers a comprehensive course of study to prepare students for career and job opportunities in early education and care of young children
from diverse family backgrounds.Includes instruction in parent education as well as preparation for employment in child development centers, family child-care settings, preschools,
before- and after-school care programs, programs for children with special needs, and other ECE related-programs in the community.
The ECE curriculum provides coursework with specializations in administration of ECE programs, infant/toddler development and care, advanced ECE curriculum, and special needs.
Students will be eligible to meet Department of Social and Employment Services Title 22 and Education Code Title 5 licensing regulations for teaching personnel and administrative staff
in private and public child development programs and agencies.
As a result of ongoing changes of laws, mandates, and licensing regulations for teaching personnel and ECE programs, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If you note
changes in degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult with a counselor or faculty on how best to complete the program
AND/OR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT in which you are enrolled.
For detailed requirements for individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in
their major.
Child Development Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)—Educational and Experience Day Requirements
Level
Teacher assistant
Associate Teacher
Teacher
Master Teacher
Infant/Toddler
Special Needs
Curriculum
Experience Days
Site Supervisor
Program Director
Requirement
Requires any 6 ECE units
Requires 12 core ECE units (ECE 1, ECE 2, ECE 4, and FCS 14); Experience Days-ECE 12A
Requires 24 ECE units including 12 core ECE units plus 16 General Education units (a minimum of one course in each of these 4 areas: Math and/or
Science, English, Social Sciences and Humanities); Experience Days—ECE 12A and ECE 12B
Requires all that is required for Teacher level plus ECE 71 and six ECE units from the following specializations:
Select 6 units from ECE 20, ECE 21, ECE 22, ECE 23, or ECE 24
Select 6 units from ECE 24, ECE 26, or ECE 27
Select 6 units from ECE 11, ECE 54, ECE 16, or ECE 17
ECE 12A and ECE 12B
Requires an AS with 24 ECE units, ECE 70 A, ECE 70B and ECE 71. Experience Days: ECE 12A and ECE 12B
Requires a BA with 24 ECE units, ECE 70A, ECE 70B, and ECE 71
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Jeanne Hori-Garcia at (831) 759-6065, jhorigarcia@hartnell.edu, J-222
Andrea Zarate at (831) 755-6885, azarate@hartnell.edu, J-114
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education program, a student should be able to:
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plan and organize activities in a safe and healthy learning environment for optimum development of all young children in groups of 12 to 24 children.
assess and evaluate all children and learning environments to write reports according to state/federal mandated guidelines.
work with families and their children to build respectful, supportive relationships for optimum growth and development of young children
connect with community agencies and programs to support children, families, and the early education and care profession.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate
Degree.Courses listed below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
ECE-101
ECE-1
ECE-2
ECE-4
ECE-10
ECE-12A
ECE-19
ECE-53‡
FCS-14‡
Course Title
Orientation to ECE
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Home, School and Community Relations
Introduction to Curriculum
Observation and Assessment
Preschool Theory & Practicum
Safety, Health, and Nutrition in the Child Care Setting
Teaching in a Diverse Society
Child Development
SUBTOTAL UNITS (26.0)
Units
1.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
10
0
CON’T OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
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RESTRICTED MAJOR COURSES (Select a minimum of 6.0 units
from the following)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A. Written Composition
B. Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of
1 unit from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Course No.
Course Title
ECE-11
ECE-12B
ECE-20
ECE-21
ECE-22
ECE-23
ECE-24
ECE-26
ECE-27
ECE-54
ECE-70A
ECE-70B
ECE-71
Course No.
Cognitive Activities and Materials
Advanced Theory & Practicum in ECE
Infant and Toddler Development
Infant/Toddler: Small Group Care
Infant/Toddler: Family Relations of Diverse Backgrounds
Infant/Toddler Education: Cognitive and Language Learning
Infant/Toddler: Special Needs
Children with Special Needs
Principles & Practices in Guiding Children’s Behavior
Language and Early Literacy Curriculum
Supervision and Administration in ECE
Advanced Administration of Child Development Programs
Supervision of Adults in an ECE Setting
SUBTOTAL UNITS (6.0)
Course Title
FCS-14‡
Child Development
(3.0)
ECE-53‡
Teaching in a Diverse Society
(3.0)
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Reading and Composition
Intermediate Algebra
General Education
Early Childhood Education Required Major Courses and Restricted Major Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
Units
3.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
Units
3.0
5.0
21.0
32.0
7.0
60.0
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better
‡These
courses also satisfy General Education Requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the fouryear university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available
online at www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.