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MAJORSThe Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide studentswith the knowledge and instruction that will promote their understandingof the child’s development from birth through age eight. Classes will preparestudents to understand and successfully interact with children, and to entera variety of professions serving children and their families. Many of theinstructors in this program currently manage their own schools, thereforeproviding practical information and experience as well as teaching an excellenttheoretical basis. Experience in the field is required through coursework toprovide a solid and thorough educational experience.The ECE program offers coursework required by the State of CaliforniaDepartment of Social Services and for licensing by the Commission onTeacher Credentialing for the Child Development Permit. See box to theright for the specific coursework and requirements.Student Learning Outcomes for this major are:• Evaluate the needs, the characteristics, and the multiple influences ondevelopment of children birth to age eight as related to high qualitycare and education of young children.• Design, implement, and evaluate environments and activities thatsupport positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for allchildren.• Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support allchildren's social learning, identity, and self-confidence.• Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs,teachers, families, and their communities.• Demonstrate ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepenunderstanding, knowledge, and commitment to the early childhoodprofession.•••A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS(See page 45 for details.)B. REQUIRED COURSES36 units distributed as follows:1. All courses from the following:ECE 100 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young ChildrenECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood EducationECE 102/PSY 102 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentECE 103 Child, Family and CommunityECE 110 Curriculum Development in Early ChildhoodEducation ProgramsECE 202 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs -Field ExperienceECE 203 Administration and Supervision of EarlyChildhood Programs2. Two courses from the following:ECE 109 Children’s LiteratureECE 120 Creative Experiences for Young ChildrenECE 121 Math and Science Experiences for YoungChildrenECE 125 Positive Child GuidanceECE 127 Infants and Toddlers: Development and CareECE128 Principles of SupervisionECE 129ECE 204The Exceptional ChildAdvanced Administration and Supervision ofEarly Childhood Programs64LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood EducationClasses offered at LTCC meeting California State Licensing andChild Development Permit requirements:California State Licensing:Aide - requires any 9 units of ECETeacher - requires 18 core ECE units:ECE/PSY 102ECE 103ECE 110And two of the following curriculum courses:ECE 109, ECE 120, ECE 121Child Development Permit (Educational requirements):Assistant - 9 units of ECEAssociate Teacher - 18 core ECE units:ECE/PSY 102ECE 103ECE 110And any two of the following curriculum courses:ECE 109, 120, or 121Teacher - Core ECE units:ECE/PSY 102ECE 103ECE 110And any combination of the following to equal 36units:ECE 100, 101, 109, 120, 121, 125, 127, 128, 129,202, 203, and 204, as well as 24 generaleducation units.Site Supervisor - A.A. (or 60 units) with 24 units ofECE including:Core courses (ECE/PSY 102; ECE 103, andany curriculum course ECE 109, 110, 120 or 121)ECE 203 and 204ECE 128For more information, contact Michelle Sower, (530) 541-4660 x288C. ELECTIVE UNITS to bring the total to 90.