Early Childhood education

Class Overview

Early Childhood Education I is the introductory course in the Early Childhood Care and Education pathway. This course and pathway prepared students for employment in early childhood education and services. It addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting growth & development of infants and children. Completion of this course is required for advancement in the pathway.

Early Childhood Education II is the second course in the Early Childhood Care and Education pathway. This course further prepares the student for employment in early childhood care and education services. It gives a history of education, licensing and accreditation requirements, and foundations of basic observation practices and applications. Early childhood care, education, and development issues are also addressed and include health, safety, and nutrition education; certification in CPR/First Aid/Fire Safety; information about child abuse and neglect; symptoms and prevention of major childhood illnesses and diseases; and prevention and control of communicable illnesses. 

Early Childhood Education III is the third course in the Early Childhood Care and Education pathway and one option for program completers who may not have the opportunity of participating in the Early Childhood Education Internship. The course provides in-depth study of early brain development and its implications for early learning, appropriate technology integration, and developmentally appropriate parenting and child guidance trends. Also addressed are collaborative parent/teacher/child relationships and guidance, child-directed play, the changing dynamics of family culture and diversity, the causes and effects of stress on young children, and infant nutrition. At the end of this course, you will take an End of Pathway exam to earn credit for completing the pathway. 

Course Syllabus 

ECE 1 Syllabus ECE II Syllabus ECE III Syllabus 

Practicum Contract (ECE II and III students only