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Submitter's Information
Thesa Roepke
Professor of Early Childhood Studies
South Central Coast
Allan Hancock College
CTE Dean
Thomas Lamica
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Program Details
Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher Certificate
New Program
Child Development/Early Care and Education (130500)
01/19/26
The Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement will prepare students with the education required to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care and education setting while supervising teachers, associate level teachers, and aids. Students will be prepared to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development. The certificate meets the education requirements associated with the State of California Commission for Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix Master Teacher Permit. This certificate also meets Community Care Licensing requirements to teach preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare facility.
Thirty students will complete this program annually.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The program goal and objectives include:
The Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher certificate will include 48-50 required units. Thirty-two units in the ECS discipline and 16-18 general education degree applicable units. General education courses must include minimally one course from each of the following categories: English/Language, Math or Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities.
Course Units and Hours
48-50 units
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Course Report
Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher - Certificate of Achievement
- understand and apply child development theories and principles
- identify and implement observation and assessment strategies
- value and cultivate family and community relationships
- Identify, develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices to positively guide children's behavior and learning
- Develop self-reflective habits and grow as members of the early childhood profession to understand the complexities of working with diverse groups of families, children, staff and the community
The Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement will prepare students with the education required to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care and education setting while supervising teachers, associate level teachers, and aids. Students will be prepared to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development. The certificate meets the education requirements associated with the State of California Commission for Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix Master Teacher Permit. This certificate also meets Community Care Licensing requirements to teach preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare facility.
The Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher certificate will include 48-50 required units. Thirty-two units in the ECS discipline and 16-18 general education degree applicable units. General education courses must include minimally one course from each of the following categories: English/Language, Math or Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities.
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.
There are no related programs available to students.
Similar programs are not offered.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | |
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 | |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 | |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 | |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 | |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 | |
| ECS 120 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring In Early Childhood Education | 2 | |
| Plus a minimum of 6 selected units from the following: | |||
| ECS 111 | Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| ECS 112 | Introduction to Young Children with Disabilities | 3 | |
| ECS 113 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 | |
| ECS 115 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 | |
| ECS 117 | Teaching Strategies for Multilingual Learners | 3 | |
| ECS 151 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 | |
| General Education Units | as prescribed in GE Pattern | 16-18 |
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07/19/25 - 04:27 PM
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