Early Childhood Special Education Certificate of Achievement

Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer	60 units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Early Childhood Education	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Early Childhood Education for Transfer	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education	24 units

Students completing this program will be able to:

Analyze major developmental milestones and various theoretical frameworks that relate to early care and education to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the early years as well as the many influences on development
Identify best teaching and care practices and the components of early childhood settings, curriculum, and teaching strategies to increase child growth and competence.
Assess the interrelationship of child, family, and community and how educational, political, socioeconomic factors directly impact the lives of children and families.

Required Courses		Units
ECE. 201	Child Development	3 units
	OR
PSYC 201	Child Development	3 units
ECE. 210	Early Childhood Education Principles	3 units
ECE. 211	Early Childhood Education Curriculum	3 units
ECE. 212	Child, Family & Community	3 units
ECE. 260	Children with Special Needs	3 units
ECE. 263	Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs	3 units
ECE. 333	Observation and Assessment	3 units
ECE. 367	Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education	3 units

Total Required Units: 24