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Submitter's Information

Name

Thesa Roepke

Title

Professor of Early Childhood Studies

Region

South Central Coast

College

Allan Hancock College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Thomas Lamica

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Early Childhood Studies Associate Teacher

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Child Development/Early Care and Education (130500)

Projected Start Date

06/01/26

Catalog Description

The Early Childhood Studies Associate Teacher Certificate of Acheivement will prepare students with the education and experience required to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care and education setting while supervising aids. The certificate meets the education requirements associated with the State of California Commission for Associate Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix Associate Teacher Permit. This certificate also meets Community Care Licensing requirements to teach preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare facility.

Enrollment Completer Projections

There will be a projected of 25 completers.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The certificate will meet the needs of the workforce by providing students certificates that align with the edcational requirements mandated by the State of California Commission on Associate Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix. This certificate will also provide students a pathway to a degree in Early Childhood Studies. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

New Credit Program: Early Childhood Studies Associate Teacher - Certificate of Achievement





The certificate will meet the needs of the workforce by providing students certificates that align with the educational requirements mandated by the State of California Commission on Associate Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix. This certificate will also provide students a pathway to a degree in Early Childhood Studies. 

The Early Childhood Studies Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement will prepare students with the education and experience required to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care and education setting while supervising aids. The certificate meets the education requirements associated with the State of California Commission for Associate Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix Associate Teacher Permit. This certificate also meets Community Care Licensing requirements to teach preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare facility.

 

A total of 16 units is required for the certificate.

 
Required core courses (16 units):
16.0
ECS 100
Child Growth and Development
3.0
ECS 101
Child, Family and Community
3.0
ECS 103
Introduction to Early Childhood
3.0
ECS 104
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
3.0
ECS 105
Observation and Assessment
3.0
ECS 149
Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational
1.0
Total: 16.0

Discipline faculty reviewed the Vision 2030 and this program will advance students through the path of a certificate, degree, and/or transfer degree in Early Childhood Studies.  This program aligns with the college's program review planning, advisory committee recommendations, and shared governance processes.  

25

No

No

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ECS 103Introduction to Early Childhood Studies3Y1 U
ECS 100Child Growth & Development 3Y1 F1
ECS 104Principles and Practices3Y1 F1
ECS 101Child Family & Community3Y1 S1
ECS 105Observation & Assessment3Y1 S1
ECS 149Cooperative Work Experience Occupational1Y1 S1

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Submission Details

Published at

05/02/25 - 03:28 PM

Status

Recommended

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