ECE: Childhood Foundation

This program is offered only to CPTC-affiliated centers in the community. It prepares students for entry-level positions in the Early Care & Education field. Students participate in experiential learning in an approved local child care center.

ECS 102 provides students with the basic 20-hour S.T.A.R.S. certification. ECS 111-117 prepare students for the CDA assessment. The program is designed for students to earn a certificate while working in the field.

This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements and depending on hours of enrollment.

Prerequisites: Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the English language is required. Students are required to take the COMPASS test before entry into the program.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer quarters

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

ECE 120

Interpersonal Skills for the ECE Professional

2

ECS 102*

Basic Child Care Training (STARS)

2

ECS 111

Introduction to Early Childhood Profession

2

ECS 112

Ways Children Grow & Learn

2

ECS 113

Safe & Healthy Environment (dual credit)

2

ECS 114

Children’s Social/Emotional Development

2

ECS 115

Physical/Intellectual Competence

2

ECS 116

Family Relationships

2

ECS 117

Early Childhood Professional

2

ECS 181

ECE Practicum I

5

ECS 182

ECE Practicum II

5

Total Credits for Completion

28

*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment Classes

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