DEGREE: A.A.—Early Childhood Education

Code #1089

This program provides a comprehensive foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through strong general education and principles and practices in child development and in early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. Topics include an introduction to the profession, observation techniques, age-appropriate curriculum, the child in the context of family and culture, and health and safety practices for early childhood educators.

Upon completion of the A.A. degree, a student possesses the course work required to work as a teacher in both private and public early care and education settings, serving infants through preschool-age children. Additionally, the individual can work as a teacher in before-and-after school programs, serving school-age children.

Suggested Electives:
ANTH 300, 310; ART 430; BIOL 350; BUS 330; COMM 321, 325, 331, 361; ECE 350, 498; ENGCW 400; ENGED 320; ENGLT 370; ENGWR 300; FCS 324; GEOL 345; HEED 350; HORT 300; NUTRI 300; PSYC 312, 320, 358; SOC 305, 321; TA 401, 407.

Associate Degree
The Early Childhood Education Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

DEGREE: A.A.—Early Childhood Education, Site Supervisor

Code #1330

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.

Upon completion of this certificate, the student exceeds the minimum requirements to work as a director/site supervisor in a privately funded early care and education program. With documented experience supervising staff, the student also meets the requirements to work as a director/site supervisor in a publicly funded early care and education program.

Suggested Electives:
ANTH 300, 310; ART 430; BIOL 350; COMM 321, 325; ECE 350, 356, 402, 415, 498; ENGED 320; ENGLT 370; FCS 322; GEOG 306; HORT 300; MUSM 370; NUTRI 300; SOC 321; TA 401

Associate Degree
The Early Childhood Education, Site Supervisor Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.