History

Since 2015 the department has reconstructed its program by creating a transfer degree in ECE, by creating layered certificates that create a clear pathway to ECE permits.

In 2016 the department got CAP (Curriculum alignment project) alignment for 8 core courses in transfer degree. This alignment allows candidates to transfer ECE courses to and from other CAP aligned community colleges across California. It eliminates the need to retake courses if they move to other locations in California before completing their educational programs. In 2019 the department got expanded CAP alignment for infant toddler, special needs and administration courses.

“The AS and AS-T programs at San Jose City College was accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children in March 2021.

In 2008 the child development center (CDC) on campus was closed. The CDC is now added to the facilities master plan and will return to the campus by 2023. This will provide a laboratory setting for instruction, will provide quality childcare to students and the community members.