Early Childhood Education - Associate Degree
San Jose, USA
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
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STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Key Summary
Introduction
Early Childhood Education
San Jose City College offers an Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree and various certificates in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Graduates of the Associate in Science degree qualify through academic preparation and field experience for work in child centers, pre-schools, day care facilities, infant and toddler centers and other programs serving young children. They are able to use instructional techniques, which promote intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in children. After completing the Associate in Science degree, students will be eligible for the Teacher Level of the State of California Childrens Center Permit, and qualify for employment as teachers in government and privately funded early care and education programs. Students planning to transfer to a 4-year university should follow the AS-T degree. A grade of "C" or better is required in all ECE major, certificate and major elective courses..
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
- Introduction to Curriculum
- Practicum in Early Childhood Education
- Principles Practices of Teaching Young Children
- Art and Creativity for Children
- Language Development for Young Children
- Child, Family and Community
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Child Care
- Music, Movement, and Rhythm Activities for Children
- Child Development
- Developmental Psychology
Program Outcome
Associate Degrees
- Early Childhood Education - Associate in Science
- Early Childhood Education - Associate in Science for Transfer
Certificates
- Early Childhood Education - Certificate of Achievement Level 2
- Early Childhood Education - Associate Teacher - Certificate of Achievement Level 1
- Early Childhood Education - Inclusion Specialist - Certificate of Achievement Level 2
- Early Childhood Education - Master Teacher - Certificate of Achievement Level 3
- Early Childhood Education - Teacher - Certificate of Achievement Level 2
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze current requirements and standards for early childhood educators and early care and education programs.
- Design daily schedules and classroom interactions with children consistent with current knowledge of child development.
- Document and assess the needs of individual children in early care and education settings.
- Plan and implement classroom based activities consistent with a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents and coworkers verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical standards required to function successfully in early care and education programs.
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English Language Requirements
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