Associate of Science in Early Childhood Intervention Assistant
Riverside, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 482 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per unit, and total cost per year (including all school and personal costs) is $26,294
Key Summary
This certificate is appropriate for students interested in working as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention, early childhood special education, and community child development programs serving children with special needs. In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Early Childhood Intervention. The program leads to a certificate in Early Childhood Intervention and/or an Associate of Science Degree. The program will also fulfill the required child development coursework for the state-issued Child Development Permit. Information regarding this permit and/or the Early Childhood Intervention Certificate is available from the Early Childhood Education Department.
Upon completion of the requirements for the certificate program and 16 units of special courses in general education, the student has fulfilled the course requirements for the Child Development Permit, Teacher Level. See the state guidelines for experience qualifications and additional levels.
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Required Courses (28 units)
- EAR-19 --- Observation, and Assessment in Early Childhood Education --- 3
- EAR-20 --- Child Growth and Development --- 3
- EAR-24 --- Introduction to Curriculum --- 3
- EAR-28 --- Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children --- 3
- EAR-40 --- Introduction to Children with Special Needs --- 3
- EAR-41 --- Practicum in Early Intervention/Special Education --- 4
- EAR-42 --- Child, Family, and Community --- 3
- EAR-43 --- Children with Challenging Behaviors --- 3
- EAR-46 --- Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs --- 3
- Electives (Choose from the list below) --- 6
Electives (6 units)
- EAR-26 --- Health, Safety and Nutrition --- 3
- EAR-33 --- Infant and Toddler Development --- 3
- EAR-34 --- Infant and Toddler Care and Education --- 3
- EAR-38 --- Adult Supervision and Mentoring in ECE --- 3
- EAR-44 --- Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education --- 3
- EAR-47 --- Childhood Stress and Trauma --- 3
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 12 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of family function and structure, along with the familial need for information and support that respects and values diverse cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of laws and regulations about protecting children with disabilities and their families.
- Understand and identify the process of accessing community agencies, referral systems, and procedures for specialized support, documents, resources, and placement options.
- Describe the typical child development milestones of children from birth to adolescence and identify the strengths and special needs of the child in the context of his/her family, early childhood classroom, or early intervention setting.
- Describe the developmental assessment process and outline its role in identifying, planning, and intervening for a child with special needs and his/her family, including curriculum development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and intent of an inclusive environment that supports the whole child while meeting the individual needs of children with disabilities.