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Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
45

First Year

Semester 1

12 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ECE 300
Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
ECE 312
Child Development or
3
F, S
PSYC 372
Child Development
3
F, S
ECE 314
The Child, the Family and the Community
3
F, S
ENGWR 300
College Composition
3
F, S

Semester 2

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ECE 320
Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 300 AND ECE 312 or PSYC 372
F, S
ECE 326
Making Learning Visible Through Observation and Documentation
3
F, S
ECE 415
Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition
3
F, S
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas or
3
F, S
See List
3
F, S
American Institutions
3
F, S

Math List: 

MATH 310: Mathematical Discovery (3 units) 

STAT 300: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 units) 

PSYC 330: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Science (3 units) 

Second Year

Semester 3

17 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ECE 321
Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 320
F, S
ECE 430
Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
ECE 330
Infant and Toddler Development
3
F, S
Humanities
3
F, S
Natural Science
4
F, S

Notes

  • Upon successful completion of the Teacher Certificate, a student demonstrates knowledge, preparation and competencies for teaching in a publicly funded early learning program. Applicants must verify required experience teaching children to be recommended to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for issuance of the Teacher Child Development Permit. Additionally, this certificate exceeds the requirements for teaching in a privately funded early learning program. 
  • To be eligible for the Child Development Permit (Teacher), students must complete 16 units in General Education categories which meet graduation requirements and with at least one course in each of the following areas: English, Humanities, Social Science, Math/Science. Please refer to the General Education Requirements for a list of acceptable courses. Students must also complete experience requirements for the particular permit for which they are applying. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 

Catalog Year: 2024-2025

Published April 07, 2024

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