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 individual career goals, foster positive parenting skills, and increase individuals' general understanding and appreciation of childhood. Children's growth, developmentally appropriate practice, and professional development within the child care field are major aspects of the program. The child from birth to ten years is the primary focus. Current research and practical applications are combined in order to assist students in planning their most effective role with children.
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.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - 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 PROFICIENCY - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CHILD DEVELOPMENT
| Complete Core Courses, 15 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: ECE. | PSYC | EDUC | |
| ECE. 201 Child Development or PSYC 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. 366 Practicum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: | |
| ECE. 191 Children’s Literature I | 3 |
| ECE. 192 Children’s Literature II | 3 |
| ECE. 213 The School-Age Child | 3 |
| ECE. 223 Infant Development | 3 |
| ECE. 225 Infant/Toddler Environments | 3 |
| ECE. 230 Creative Activities for the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE. 240 Early Childhood Education Administration: Business/Legal | |
| ECE. 241 Early Childhood Education Administration: Human Relations | 3 |
| ECE. 242 Adult Supervision in ECE/CD Classrooms | 2 |
| ECE. 244 PreKindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines | 2 |
| ECE. 250 Violence & Its Impact on Children & Their Families | 3 |
| ECE. 252 Teaching Violence Intervention Strategies to Children and Families |
3 |
| ECE. 254 Anti-Bias Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE. 260 Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ECE. 313 Health & Safety for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE. 316 First Aid for Children | 0.5 |
| ECE. 317 Pediatric CPR | 0.5 |
| ECE. 331 The Teaching Experience | 1 |
| ECE. 333 Observational Skills | 1 |
| ECE. 335 Handling Behavior | 3 |
| ECE. 337 Child-Parent Relationships | 3 |
| ECE. 350 Issues in Early Childhood Education | 1-12 |
| ECE. 351 Language Arts in Early Childhood | 1 |
| ECE. 353 Literacy in Early Childhood | 1 |
| ECE. 355 Storytelling in Early Childhood | 1 |
| ECE. 380 Family Day Care Training | 1-4 |
| ECE. 382 Male Involvement in Early Childhood | 1 |
| ECE. 384 Principles and Policies for Home-Based Child Care | 3 |
| ECE. 386 Activity Planning & Curriculum for Home-Based Child Care | 3 |
| ECE. 670 Cooperative Education/Work Experience | 3 |
| ECE. 690 Research Projects | 1-3 |
| ECE. 695 Independent Study | .5-6 |
| EDUC 100 Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Certificate Unit Requirements Total | 24+ |
+ meet Certificate Program requirements
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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION WITHIN THE ECE/CD PROGRAM
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.
| Course Descriptions: ECE. | |
| Infant/Toddler Care | |
| ECE. 223 Infant Development | 3 |
| ECE. 225 Infant/Toddler Environments | 3 |
| Preschool Programming: SAFE START | |
| ECE. 250 Violence & Its Impact on Children & Their Families | 3 |
| ECE. 252 Teaching Violence Intervention Strategies to Children and Families | 3 |
| Preschool Programming: Children's Literature | |
| ECE. 191 Children’s Literature I | 3 |
| ECE. 192 Children's Literature II | 3 |
| Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: School-Age Care | |
| ECE. 213 The School-Age Child | 3 |
| ECE. 230 Creative Activities for the Young Child | 3 |
| Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Children with Special Needs | |
| ECE. 260 Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ECE. 335 Handling Behavior | 3 |
| Family Support | |
| ECE. 262 Introduction to Family Support: Building Respectful Partnerships | 3 |
| ECE. 264 The Life Cycle of the Family | 3 |
| Family Child Care: Home-Based Care | |
| ECE. 384 Principles & Policies for Home-Based Child Care | 3 |
| ECE. 386 Activity Planning & Curriculum for Home-Based Child Care | 3 |
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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 Proficiency–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.
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