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Selective Admissions | Early Childhood Education Program
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Selective Admissions
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree and certificate programs now have a Selective Admissions requirement. Submitting a CCCApply application only establishes general admission to Cañada College. Students interested in the ECE program must also complete the Selective Admissions process.
Selective Admissions Programs help ensure students are prepared for the academic, clinical, technical, and professional expectations of the field.
Required Attestation & Acknowledgment
As part of the Selective Admissions process, all prospective ECE students must complete the Attestation & Acknowledgment Form. Completion of this form is required before you can register for ECE courses.
Selective Admission applies to the following ECE programs:
- Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T)
- Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree (AS)
- Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Practicum Requirements
ECE 366- Practicum in ECE requires students to work with children in a licensed child care or educational setting. Before participating, students must complete a background check and health screening. Students who do not meet these requirements may not be able to complete the practicum or earn an ECE degree or certificate.
Financial Aid
New financial aid regulations require all students to declare a primary Program of Study (POS). Choosing a primary program is necessary to remain eligible for financial aid and other applicable student benefits.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding program requirements or the Attestation & Acknowledgment Form, please contact Jamie Hui at huij@smccd.edu.
NOTICE: (Old Course) ECE 201- Child Development is now (New Course) CDEV C1000- Child Growth & Development
CDEV C1000- Child Growth & Development
- 98809- In-Person | Wed 1:10 pm-4:00 pm
- 98810- Online
- 98811- Online
Common Course Numbering | CCN
https://smccd.edu/general-education/common-course-numbering.php
California Community Colleges have made it easier for students to transfer credits between schools with the new Common Course Numbering (CCN) system.
- Equivalent courses at California Community Colleges will be renamed with the same course number and name.
- Courses you have already completed will not change on your transcript. Don't worry about losing any progress!
Welcome to the Education & Human Development (EHD) Department at Cañada College.
We support students interested in working with children and families in their communities.
Whether exploring careers in education, social work, and/or community organizations,
EHD can help you achieve your goals.
Education Pathways
Students may choose from the following programs:
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Become an early childhood educator and earn certificates and/or degrees towards
transfer and the Child Development Permit.
- Inclusion Support- Pursue a teaching career working with children with disabilities in either self-contained
or inclusive learning environments.
- Multilingual Language Learners- Acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively engage with young dual-language
or multilingual learners.
- Youth & School-Age - Complete coursework to gain foundational skills to work in after-school programs
and in diverse learning settings.
- Social Work & Human Services Pathways: Students interested in social work and related professions may complete the Social
Work & Human Services Associate in Arts Degree to Transfer.
For more information about the required courses, see Degrees/Certificates and meet with an Academic Counselor.
For questions about the Education & Human Development Department, see Contact Us.
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