Early Childhood Education

Description

San José City College offers an Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) and various certificates in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Graduates of the Associate in Science degree qualify through academic preparation and field experience for work in child centers, pre-schools, day care facilities, infant and toddler centers and other programs serving young children. They are able to use instructional techniques, which promote intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in children. After completing the Associate in Science degree, students will be eligible for the Teacher Level of the State of California Children’s Center Permit, and qualify for employment as teachers or site supervisors in government and privately funded early care and education programs. Students planning to transfer to a 4-year university should follow the AS-T degree. A grade of “C” or better is required in all ECE major, certificate and major elective courses.

CAREER OPTIONS (some career options may require a two or four-year degree):

• Child Care Assistant
• Child Care Associate Teacher
• Child Care Teacher
• Infant-Toddler Specialist
• Children Center's Teacher
• Family Child Care Provider

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

• Analyze current requirements and standards for early childhood educators and early care and education programs.
• Design daily schedules and classroom interactions with children consistent with current knowledge of child development.
• Document and assess the needs of individual children in early care and education settings
• Plan and implement classroom based activities consistent with a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents and coworkers verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical standards required to function successfully in early care and education programs.

Requirements