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Submitter's Information
Daisy Zaragoza
Curriculum and Instructional Scheduling Analyst
Central/Mother Lode
Merced College
CTE Dean
Bryan Tassey
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Program Details
Early Childhood Educator I
New Program
Child Development/Early Care and Education (130500)
07/25/25
Early Childhood Educator I Certificate authorizes holders at the minimum level to assist in the care, development, and instruction of children in an Early Learning Child Development Program under the guidance and supervision of an ECE 2 or higher. Note: with fingerprint clearance and up-to-date immunizations, this Certification qualifies holders to obtain an ECE I Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Introductory developmental and learning theory as well as appropriate strategies for the care and education of young children will be studied and applied. This Stackable Certificate aligns with California State Credentialing, and supports career advancement. Upon completion of 4 courses, or 12 units, learners will earn a Certification that will enable them employability in the workforce. The Early Childhood Educator II Certificate can be stacked on top of the Early Childhood Educator I Certificate for career advancement in the workforce both by job title and compensation.
A Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Educator I will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a "C" (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Please see attachment highlighting enrollment for Child Development and other CTE Programs. Note: the RN program would be considered impacted/of high interest to students and Child Development has enrollment that exceed the RN program.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
These Stackable Certificate aligns with California State Credentialing, and supports career advancement. With completion of the Early Childhood Educator I (ECE I) Certificate learners will be job ready for entry level careers in Education. Then the Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II) Certificate can be stacked on top of the Early Childhood Educator I Certificate for career advancement in the workforce both by job title and compensation.
Course Units and Hours
12
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Course Report
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CLDV-01 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CLDV-02 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CLDV-03 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CLDV-07 | Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child | 3 |
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Submission Details
01/07/25 - 02:05 PM
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