Early Childhood Educator I (13013.CM)
School of Education
Early Childhood Educator I Certificate authorizes holders at the minimum level to assist in the care, development, and instruction of children in an Early Learning Child Development Program under the guidance and supervision of an ECE 2 or higher. Note: with fingerprint clearance and up-to-date immunizations, this Certification qualifies holders to obtain an ECE I Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Introductory developmental and learning theory as well as appropriate strategies for the care and education of young children will be studied and applied. This Stackable Certificate aligns with California State Credentialing, and supports career advancement. Upon completion of 4 courses, or 12 units, learners will earn a Certification that will enable them employability in the workforce. The Early Childhood Educator II Certificate can be stacked on top of the Early Childhood Educator I Certificate for career advancement in the workforce both by job title and compensation.
A Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Educator I will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Identify developmental milestones for typical and a-typical children in the areas of physical, psychosocial/emotional, cognitive, and language development for children ages 0-8.
B. Examine teaching and care practices that provide a developmentally appropriate program to support children and families.
C. Identify the profession’s and one's own values, experiences, and philosophies and how they guide and inform practices.
D. Apply environmental, cultural, familial, economic, political, and historical contexts to children's development influences and outcomes.
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Program Requirements:
Program Core: (12 Units) | Units |
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CLDV-01 Child Growth and Development | 3 |
CLDV-02 Child, Family and Community | 3 |
CLDV-03 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
CLDV-07 Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child | 3 |
Total: (12 Units) |
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Contact Information | |
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Dean | John Albano |
Phone | (209) 384-6120 |
School Office | Business and Economics BLDG |
(209) 381-6478 | |