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Semester Hours: 27 Effective Term: Fall 2015 |
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None |
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| Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate (26 Credits)
Core Requirements (18) ECE 110 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3) *New Course ECE 105 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3) *New Course ECE 116 Guiding and Observing Children (3) ECE 229 Early Childhood Practicum (3) *New Title ECE 276 Child Development (3) ECE 283 Valuing Families and Diversity (3) Specialization Requirements (9) ECE 271 Creating Early Childhood Environments (3) ECE 278 Effective Curriculum Design for Teachers of Young Children (3) ECE 280 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs (3) Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Core Requirement courses and all Specialization Requirement courses. Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must earn at least one-third of the total certificate credits from CAC. |
| Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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1. (Analysis Level) Analyze and explain the multiple historical, philosophical, and social foundations of the early childhood profession and how these influence current research, thought, and practice. (CSLO 1 & 2)
2. (Analysis Level) Analyze and explain the special conditions that may affect the development of young children, birth through age eight. (CSLO 2 & 4) 3. (Synthesis Level) Plan a learning environment for young children that is responsive to each child's physical health, intellectual, and emotional well-being, and nutritional and safety needs. (CSLO 3 & 4) 4. (Evaluation Level) Explain and justify the importance of establishing and maintaining positive, productive, reciprocal relationships with families. (CSLO 1 & 2) 5. (Synthesis Level) Design strategies that promote developmentally and culturally appropriate practices, and are inclusive of young children with diverse abilities. 6. (Evaluation Level) Describe and defend the principles and theories of child development. (CSLO 2 & 4) 7. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate the ability to make and defend professional decisions based on the knowledge of early childhood theories and practices, and the principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. (CSLO 2, 3 & 4) 8. (Evaluation Level) Interpret, critique, and apply ECE knowledge and skills into a variety of areas for curriculum development that encourage young children's growth and development. (CSLO 2 & 4) |
| Standards for Program |
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Students will be able to demonstrate proficiencies at the pre-established standards set by the Council for Professional Recognition, Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation Standard One: Promoting Child Development and Learning Standard Two: Building Family and Community Relationships Standard Three: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families Standard Four: Using Developmentally Effective Approaches to Connect with Children and Families Standard Five: Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum Standard Six: Becoming a Professional |