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Early Childhood Education, Site Supervisor A.A. Degree - CalGETC

Administration of early care and education programs is the main focus of this degree. Topics include administration, supervision and coordination of staff in early childhood settings. Additionally, it provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Along with documented experience, this certificate leads to the Site Supervisor Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and is required of those individuals supervising a publicly funded early childhood education site.

Total Units:
74

First Year

Semester 1

18 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 300
Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
ECE 312 1
Child Development
3
Advisory: EMGWR 101 or 103 or ESLL 320, ESLR 320, & ESLW 320
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
ECE 314
The Child, the Family and the Community
3
F, S, Su
ENGL C1000 2
Academic Reading and Writing
3
Advisory: LIBR 318; Concurrent enrollment in ENGLB 55
F(P), S(P), Su(O)
Cal-GETC Area 1A
CalGETC Area 1B-Critical Thinking & Composition
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1B
MATH 300 3
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
Intermediate Algebra or the equivalent
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 2

1 Must complete course before semester 2.

2Suggested to meet CalGETC 1A

3 Suggested to meet CalGETC 2

Semester 2

19 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 320 1
Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 300 & 312 & Co-req: ECE 326; TB clearance & proof of immunization.
F, S
ECE 326
Making Learning Visible Through Observation and Documentation
3
ECE 312
F, S
ECE 415
Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition
3
F, S
ECE 430
Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
CalGETC Area 1C-Oral Communication
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1C
CalGETC Area 4-Social & Behavioral Studies
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4

1 102-108 in-person lab hours at qualifying site. Under California law (Title 22) any persons working directly with children must provide proof of current Tuberculosis clearance and provide any required proof of immunizations (currently: measles, pertussis, and influenza/influenza waiver).

Year 2

Semester 3

19 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 321 1
Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 300, 312, 320, & 326; TB clearance & proof of immunization
F, S
ECE 404
Children with Special Needs
3
ECE 312
F, S
ECE 420
Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education
3
ECE 300 & 312; Advisory: ECE 320
F, Su
CalGETC Area 3A-Arts
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 3A
CalGETC Area 3B-Humanities
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 3B
CalGETC Area 6-Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 6

1 102-108 in-person lab hours at qualifying site. Under California law (Title 22) any persons working directly with children must provide proof of current Tuberculosis clearance and provide any required proof of immunizations (currently: measles, pertussis, and influenza/influenza waiver).

Semester 4

18 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 422
Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
3
ECD 300 & 312; Advisory: ECE 320
F, S
ECE 424
Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a Collaborative Learning Setting
2
ECE 320
S
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
3 units from List B
3
See List B
See List B
CalGETC Area 5A-Physical Science
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5A
CalGETC Area 5B-Biological Science
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5B
CalGETC Area 5C-Lab
1
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5C

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

List A-a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 307 1
Introduction to Bilingual Education
3
F
ECE 322
Promoting Children's Social Competence
3
F, S
ECE 342
Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education
3
F, Alternating S
ECE 343
Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood
3
S
ECE 361
Introducing Young Children to Visual Arts
3
F, Alternating S
ECE 365
Creative Projects and Experiences for Young Children
3
Occasionally

1 At least 10 tutoring sessions of an emergent ELL

List B-a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 330
Infant and Toddler Development
3
F, S
ECE 331
Care and Education of Infants and Toddlers
3
ECE 312 or 330
F, S
ECE 402
Infants with Atypical Development
3
ECE 312
Occasionally

Career Options/Outlook:

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree prepares students for leadership and administrative roles in early learning environments. This degree meets the California Child Development Permit educational requirements for the Site Supervisor Permit, qualifying graduates to oversee staff, manage program operations, and ensure high-quality early childhood education programs.cticum in Early Childhood Education) can earn up to 200 field experience hours, which can be applied toward the 600 total field experience hours required for the preschool portion of the PK-3 ECE Specialist Credentialing program.

A sample of reported job titles:

Career Opportunities:

Site Supervisor

Program Director (with 1+ year experience as Site Supervisor or additional education)

Head Start or Early Head Start Site Manager

Preschool Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Coordinator

Family Child Care Provider/Owner

Early Childhood Consultant

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

9, 050

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

15% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$58,750/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

Field Experience

Please note that ECE 320 and ECE 321 has a 102-108 supervised field experience lab requirement per course. These are approved program/curriculum courses required by the California Code of Regulations Title 22 and Title 5. Under the supervision of a qualified Mentor Teacher, students will complete 3.5 in-person scheduled lab hours twice a week at the CRC Child Development Center or an instructor-approved early learning and care setting. Up to 50 days of experience can be applied to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) Child Development Permits for students completing ECE 320 & 321. Up to 100 hours of supervised clinical practice equivalency (in-person lab hours) may be applied to a PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential Program (CCTC). The college requires all lab students to complete a lab waiver within the learning management system. Students must show current proof of tuberculosis clearance, pertussis immunization, and measles immunization. Additionally, students enrolled in the fall semester must be immunized against influenza, or submit an influenza waiver.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course

availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 17, 2025

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez  | Faculty Contact: Jeannette Mulhern

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