Course Requirements

The Early Childhood Education Program combines theory and practical experience to prepare students for work in the child development field. Graduates of the program are employed in child development centers, child care facilities, preschools, family child care homes and agencies and businesses offering support services to children and families.   EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATE DEGREE   Associate in Arts Degree Requirements Units Major requirements 30 FRC General Education requirements 24 Electives (from any discipline) 6 Total associate degree requirements          60   Required Courses for Major Units ECE 057 Introduction to ECE/Field Experience I 3 ECE 058A ECE Programs/Field Experience II 3-4 ECE 059 Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood 2 ECE 080 Pediatric CPR and First Aid .5 ECE 082 Child Health and Safety .5 ECE 150 Observational Studies 3 ECE 153 Child, Family and Community 3 ECE 154 Creative Activities for Children 3 ECE 162 Child Growth and Development 3 ECE 051OR Administration of Programs for Young Children 3  OR ECE 055 Supervision:  Parent/Staff Relations 3 Electives Select 5-6 units from below 5-6 Total major requirements 30   Elective Courses for Major Units ECE 041AD Family Living Skills 1 ECE 051 Administration of Programs for Young Children 4  OR ECE 055 Supervision: Parent/Staff Relations 3 ECE 061 Infant/Toddler Care and Development 3 ECE 063 The School-Age Child 3 ECE 069 Exploring Family Day Care 2 ECE 070 The Young Child and Cooking Curriculum .5 ECE 072 Science Curriculum for the Young Child 1 ECE 073 Creative Movement for the Young Child 5 ECE 074 Creative Art Curriculum for Young Children 1 ECE 078 Math Curriculum for Young Children .5 ECE 079 Multicultural/Anti-Bias Curriculum 1 ECE 084 Children's Literature, Storytelling and Puppetry 1.5 ECE 086 Project Approach to Curriculum .1 ECE 095 Selected Topics in ECE ..5-4 ECE 097 Selected Topics in ECE .5-4 ECE 120 Emerging Literacy - Series I 1.5 ECE 122 Emerging Literacy - Series II 1.5 ECE 124 Emerging Literacy - Series III 1.5 ECE 140 Introduction to Special Education 3 ECE 156 Mentoring/Supervising Adults in the Classroom 2 ECE 166 Music with Young Children 3 ECE 202 Interviewing and Writing for Human Services 3 Psy 036 Counseling-A Solution Building Approach 3 CWEE 452.09 Cooperative Work Experience/Child Development 1-4    EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CERTIFICATES   ASSISTANT TEACHER  (6 Units) 6 units in Early Childhood Education ASSOCIATE TEACHER  (12 Units) 12 units in Early Childhood Education including: ECE 057 Introduction to ECE/Field Programs I 3 ECE 153 Child, Family and Community 3 ECE 154 Creative Activities for Children 3 ECE 162 Child Growth and Development 3   EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 30 units in ECE including: ECE 059 Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood 2 ChDv 054 Creative Preschool Activities 3 ChDv 057 Beginning Practicum 3 ChDv 058 Advanced Practicum 3 ChDv 080 Adult and Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid .5 ChDv 082 Child Health and Safety .5 ChDv 150 Observational Studies 3 ChDv 153 Child, Family and Community 3 ChDv 162 Child Growth and Development 3 ChDv 051OR Administration of Programs for Young Children 3 OR ChDv 055 Supervision: Parent/Staff Relations 3 Electives Select 5 units from elective list 5 SPECIALIZATIONS  6 units in a classroom area of study that will meet the specialization requirement for a Master Teacher permit   Special Needs 6 Units ECE 140 Introduction to Special Education 3 ASL 130 Beginning American Sign Language I 3 OR      ASL 132 Beginning American Sign Language II 3   Early Literacy 6 units ECE 120 Emerging Literacy – Series 1 1.5 ECE 122 Emerging Literacy – Series 2 1.5 ECE 124 Emerging Literacy – Series 3 1.5 ECE 084 Children’s Literature, Storytelling, Puppetry Curriculum 1.5   School Age Child 6 Units ECE 063 The School Age Child 3 ORL 120 Recreation Program Planning 3 Creative Curriculum                                                                       6 units 6 units from the following: ECE 154 Creative Activities for Children 3 ECE 070 The Young Child and Cooking Curriculum .5 ECE 072 Science Curriculum for the Young Child 1 ECE 073 Creative Movement Curriculum for the Young Child .5 ECE 074 Creative Art Curriculum for Young Children 1 ECE 078 Math Curriculum for Young Children .5 ECE 079 Multicultural/Anti-Bias Curriculum 1 ECE 084 Children’s Literature, Storytelling, Puppetry Curriculum 1.5 ECE 086 Project Approach to Curriculum 1    SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS   Transferring students should consult the current catalogs of the colleges or universities to which they intend to transfer, as specific requirements vary from one institution to another. Students should also work closely with FRC counselors and the ECE program advisor at the onset of, and throughout, their academic studies. A. General Education Classes 39-45 units B. Early Childhood Education   ECE 162 Child Growth and Development 3   ECE 150 Observational Studies 3   ECE 153 Child, Family and Community 3 C. Experience   It is recommended that students enroll in a field work/work experience class in a setting with young children.