Early Childhood Education
Division: Business, Workforce and Athletics
Bldg. 13-105
Email: canbusiness@smccd.edu
Phone: (650) 306-3201
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
The Early Childhood Education/Child Development program is designed to meet the needs of individuals planning a career working with young children and/or are currently working with young children. The child from birth to school age is the primary focus. Current research and practical applications are combined in order to assist students in planning their most effective role with children. Children's growth, developmentally appropriate practice, cultural diversity, observational skills, family support and professional development within the ECE field are major components of the program. In order to meet the varied needs of ECE students, courses are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. The program makes every effort to schedule classes to meet the diversity of students' needs and to encourage students to plan ahead in order to complete specific program requirements.
Graduates of the ECE/CD program with the ECE/CD certificate are prepared for positions in the Early Care and Education field as teachers, family child care providers and para professionals in elementary school settings. Graduates with an AS degree with a major in ECE/CD are prepared for positions as head teachers, master teachers, site supervisors and program directors.
Any student in the ECE/CD Program may complete the certificate program in one year if a minimum of 12 units is taken each semester. Students coming from other colleges and universities may have equivalencies established if "child" is in the title of the course and no "Elementary Education" designation exists. All courses that apply toward the certificate program must be lower division work. A minimum of 12 units must be taken at Cañada College to receive the Cañada College ECE certificate.
SKILLS CERTIFICATE - FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
| Complete Core Courses, 6 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: HMSV | ECE. | |
| HMSV 262 or ECE. 262 Introduction to Family Support: Building Respectful Partnerships | 3 |
| HMSV 264 or ECE. 264 The Life Cycle of the Family | 3 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 3 units from the following: | |
| HMSV 265 and HMSV 266 Family Development Portfolio, Part I and Part II |
1.5/1.5 |
| HMSV 366 or ECE. 366 Practicum in Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| HMSV 670 Cooperative Education/ Human Services Work Experience | 3 |
| HMSV 672 Cooperative Education: Human Services Internship | 3 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 9+ |
+ meet Certificate Program requirements
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CHILD DEVELOPMENT
| Complete Core Courses, 24 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: ECE. | PSYC | EDUC | |
| ECE. 201 Child Development | 3 |
| ECE. 210 Early Childhood Education Principles | 3 |
| ECE. 211 Early Childhood Education Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE. 212 Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| ECE. 254 Anti-Bias Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE. 313 Health & Safety for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE. 333 Observational Skills | 3 |
| ECE. 366 Practicum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 24+ |
+ meet Certificate Program requirements
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Core & Selective Requirements
Complete Core and Selective Courses, 24 units, listed under the Certificate of Achievement–Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total 24*
*and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
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TRANSFER PROGRAM - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in areas related to Child Development and for students seeking teaching positions in a preschool, elementary, or secondary educational environment. In this regard, it is suggested that students research Child Development, Psychology, and Liberal Studies majors. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST (www.assist.org) to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Cañada College's ECE/CD Certificate Program is aligned with the Child Development Permit regulations. The Permit has been approved by the California Department of Education and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for child care and development centers operating under Title 5 (publicly subsidized).
The Child Development Permit emphasizes professional development and will eventually impact the entire Early Childhood Education field. The career lattice approach acknowledges the importance of many entry points into the profession. The Child Development Permit has taken the place of the Emergency Children's Center Instructional Permit, the Children's Center Supervision Permit, and the Life Children's Center Supervision Permit.
Areas of Specialization within the ECE/CD Program Applicable to the Child Development Permit
In accordance with the guidelines established by the Child Development Permit for the Master Teacher, Cañada College's ECE/CD Program has created several "specializations." ("Administration" is not considered a specialization.) Six semester units in specific areas define a specialization. These focus areas can be useful to students when seeking work advancement or career development options.
Infant/Toddler Care
ECE. 223 Infant Development 3 units
ECE. 225 Infant/Toddler Environments 3 units
Preschool Programming: SAFE START
ECE. 250 Violence & Its Impact on Children & Their Families 3 units
ECE. 252 Teaching Violence Intervention Strategies to
Children and Families 3 units
Preschool Programming: Children's Literature
ECE. 191 Children’s Literature I 3 units
ECE. 192 Children's Literature II 3 units
Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: School-Age Care
ECE. 213 The School-Age Child 3 units
ECE. 230 Creative Activities for the Young Child 3 units
Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Children with Special Needs
ECE. 260 Children with Special Needs 3 units
ECE. 335 Handling Behavior 3 units
Family Support
ECE. 262 Introduction to Family Support: Building Respectful Partnerships 3 units
ECE. 264 The Life Cycle of the Family 3 units
Family Child Care: Home-Based Care
ECE. 384 Principles & Policies for Home-Based Child Care 3 units
ECE. 386 Activity Planning & Curriculum for Home-Based
Child Care 3 units
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