ECE/CD Certificates & Degrees
- Skills Certificate - Family Development
- Certificate of Achievement - Early Childhood Education/Child Development
- Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education/Child Development
- Transfer Program - Child Development
- Child Development Permit
- Areas of Specialization within the ECE/CD Program Applicable to the Child Development Permit
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 Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECE. 313 Health & Safety for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE. 333 Observation and Assessment of Young Children | 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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Bachelor's Degree in Child And Adolescent Development from San Francisco State University
Classes from San Francisco State University are being offered at Cañada College through the University Center. The Child and Adolescent Development (CAD) Program offers all of the courses that are required for a Bachelor's degree right here on the Cañada campus. Contact the CAD Program at SFSU for program information go to: http://edelman.sfsu.edu For enrollment information contact: Janet Egiziano, MA - 415 405-3560 or jmlziano@sfsu.edu
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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.
For more information about the Child Development Permit, and a link to the application go to: www.childdevelopment.org
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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 Child Guidance 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
The Teaching Experience
ECE. 244 Prekindergarten Learning & Development Guidelines 2 units
ECE. 331 The Role of the Teacher 1 units
ECE. 362 Communicating with Parents 1 units
ECE. 363 Mental Development & Problem Solving 1 units
ECE. 382 Male Involvement in Early Childhood 1 units
Courses within the ECE/CD Program Applicable to the Site Supervisor and Program Director Permits
ECE. 240 ECE Administration: Business/Legal 3 units
ECE. 241 ECE Administration: Human Relations 3 units
ECE. 242 Adult Supervision in ECE/CD Classrooms 2 units
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