MCCCD Program Description

Early Childhood Education - Dual Language

Major: 9304
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: BA

CIP Code: 13.1210

Program Availability: MC
Instructional Council: Early Childhood Education
Total Credits: 120
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-2011.00 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
11-9031.00 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
25-9042.00 Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
25-2012.00 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description: The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language is designed to prepare individuals for employment in early childhood professions in dual language educational settings. The Bachelor`s degree includes advanced instruction in child development, curriculum design and development, theory and practice in the education of young children, and the intersections of family, community, and learning and development for dual language learners. Upon completion of the Bachelor’s of Arts, students may work as teachers of children from birth to third grade. The BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language degree provides a pathway for students seeking Arizona Department of Education Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Birth - Age 8 or Grade 3) with an endorsement in Bilingual Education and/or English as a Second Language. Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Foundation of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education, as well as the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education are also available and embedded within the Bachelor’s of Arts.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Create relevant, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that celebrate, respect, and develop the heritage language and English language proficiencies of children from infancy to age eight. (CFS101AH, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH287, ECH128, ECH140, ECH270, ECH272, ECH279, ECH281, ECH282, EDU/EED115, EDU220, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED212, EED222, EED225, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, EEP311, EEP312, EEP313, EEP314, EEP315, EEP316, EEP411, EEP412, EEP413, EEP414, EEP415, ENG213, FYE101, FYE103, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS221, SLC201, (COM), [FYC]) 2. Cultivate reciprocal, respectful, culturally responsive relationships with diverse and multilingual families and communities that promote children`s awareness of and belief about self in multiple contexts. (CFS101AH, CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH287, ECH128, ECH140, ECH270, ECH272, ECH279, ECH280, ECH281, ECH282, EDU/EED115, EDU220, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED225, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, EEP311, EEP312, EEP313, EEP314, EEP315, EEP316, EEP411, EEP412, EEP413, EEP414, EEP415, ENG213, FYE101, FYE103, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS221, SLC201, (COM), [FYC]) 3. Synthesize current early childhood education standards, professional codes of ethics, reflective practices, and research in order to advocate for an equitable, diverse, and effective early childhood education profession. (CFS101AH, CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH287, ECH128, ECH140, ECH270, ECH272, ECH279, ECH280, ECH281, ECH282, EDU/EED115, EDU220, EDU225, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED225, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, EEP311, EEP312, EEP313, EEP314, EEP315, EEP316, EEP411, EEP412, EEP413, EEP414, EEP415, ENG213, SLC201, (COM), [FYC]) 4. Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote growth and development in multiple domains (physical, cognitive, socioemotional, language) with typically and atypically developing children. (CFS101AH, CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH287, ECH128, ECH140, ECH270, ECH272, ECH279, ECH280, ECH281, ECH282, EDU/EED115, EDU220, EED200, EDU/ENH291, EED205, EED210, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED225, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, EEP311, EEP312, EEP313, EEP314, EEP315, EEP316, EEP411, EEP412, EEP413, EEP414, EEP415, ENG213, SLC201, (COM), [FYC]) 5. Employ interpersonal skills and practices to create a professional identity focused on curiosity as well as innovative and collaborative problem solving that elevates the belief all children can learn. (CFS101AH, CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH287, ECH128, ECH140, ECH270, ECH272, ECH279, ECH280, ECH281, ECH282, EDU/EED115, EDU220, EDU225, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED225, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, EEP311, EEP312, EEP313, EEP314, EEP315, EEP316, EEP411, EEP412, EEP413, EEP414, EEP415, ENG213, FYE101, FYE103, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS221, SLC201, (COM), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 6. Implement evidence-based strategies of language development and assessment in early childhood dual language settings that encourage the development of language skills and proficiencies in more than one language. (CFS101AH, CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH287, ECH128, ECH140, ECH270, ECH272, ECH279, ECH280, ECH281, ECH282, EDU/EED115, EDU/ENH291, EDU220, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED225, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, EEP311, EEP312, EEP313, EEP314, EEP315, EEP316, EEP411, EEP412, EEP413, EEP414, EEP415, ENG213, FYE101, FYE103, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS221, SLC201, (COM), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Design meaningful developmentally-appropriate learning experiences that include structured language immersion strategies based on differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and families. (CFS101AH, CFS123, CFS125, CFS/ECH176, CFS235, CFS/ECH269, CFS/ECH271, CFS/ECH273, CFS/ECH275, CFS282, CFS/ECH284AA, CFS/ECH284AB, CFS/ECH287, ECH128, ECH140, ECH270, ECH272, ECH279, ECH280, ECH281, ECH282, EDU/EED115, EDU220, EDU/ENH291, EED200, EED205, EED210, EED212, EED215, EED222, EED225, EED255, EED260, EED261, EED278, EED280, EEP311, EEP312, EEP313, EEP314, EEP315, EEP316, EEP411, EEP412, EEP413, EEP414, EEP415, ENG213, FYE101, FYE103, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS221, SLC201, (COM), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. For some employment and field experiences (including internship courses), students will be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB test. Students currently on a pathway to receive an Associate in Arts with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Education who are interested in pursuing the Bachelor’s of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language should consult with a faculty or academic advisor to determine courses needed to best align with this program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
CFS101AH Art Activities for the Young Child (1) AND ECH281 Movement/Music for the Young Child (1) OR + EED210 Creative and Cognitive Play (3) OR ECH128 Early Learning: Play and the Arts (3) 2-3 CFS123 Health and Nutrition In Early Childhood Settings (1) AND CFS125 Safety in Early Childhood Settings (1) AND ECH280 Food Experiences With Young Children (1) OR EED215 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3) 3 CFS/ECH176 Child Development (3) OR CFS235 Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal - Age Eight (3) OR EED205 The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight (3) 3 CFS/ECH269 Child Care Seminar (1) AND CFS/ECH287 Professional Development in Early Childhood Education (1) OR EED255 Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession (3) 2-3 CFS/ECH271 Arranging the Environment (1) AND CFS282 Mainstreaming The Young Child with A Disability (1) AND ECH282 Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups (1) OR EED212 Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment (3) 3 CFS/ECH273 Math for the Young Child (1) AND CFS/ECH275 Literacy Development and the Young Child (1) AND ECH272 Science for the Young Child (1) AND ECH279 Early Childhood Curriculum Development (1) OR + EED278 Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction - Birth to Age Eight (3) 3-4 + CFS/ECH284AB Early Childhood Teaching Internship (3) OR + EED260 Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship (1) AND + CFS/ECH284AA Early Childhood Teaching Internship (1) OR + EED261 Early Childhood Preschool Internship (1) 2-3 ECH140 Learning Made Visible Through Documentation (1) AND ECH270 Observing Young Children (1) OR + EED280 Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth Age Eight (3) 2-3 EDU/EED115 Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education 3 EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) 3 EDU225 Professionalism and Ethics in Education 1 EDU/ENH291 Children`s Literature 3 EED200 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 EED222 Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight 3 EED225 Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships 3 + EEP311 Foundations of Dual Language Learning - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP312 Family, Community, and School Collaboration for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP313 Bilingual and ESL Methods - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP314 Teaching of Reading and Writing for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP315 Social Studies and Arts Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP316 Math and Science Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP411 Sheltered Instruction for Bilingual Settings - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP412 Assessment of Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 + EEP413 Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments - Birth through Adolescence 3 + EEP414 Science of Reading and Systematic Phonics Instruction - Birth through Adolescence 3 + EEP415 Student Teaching in a Dual Language K-3 Setting 3 + ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR SLC201 Introduction to Linguistics (3) 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 Select one of the following US History/Government options. These courses satisfy the United States Constitution requirement for state teacher certification. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) 3-4			Credits: 79-87

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 17-20
A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SG]/[SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0
Met by EDU220 in Required Courses.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 0
Met by EDU/ENH291 AND ENG213 OR SLC201 in Required Courses.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0
Met by EED200 AND EED222 in Required Courses.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area. (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area. (4) 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) OR + COM259 Communication in Business and Professions (3) OR COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 120 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals Recommended: ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) NAV+++ Any NAV Navajo course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) SPA115 Beginning Spanish Conversation I 3 + SPA116 Beginning Spanish Conversation II 3

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: August 23, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0
Met by EDU/EED115 in Required Courses.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by EED222 in Required Courses.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by GCU/POS113 OR HIS103 in Required Courses.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 3
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: N/A
This area is not required for Bachelor programs

Subject Options			Credits: