Term Effective: Spring 2004

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Description:

This major will prepare students for careers in Child Care and Preschool Education. It parallels the academic requirements of the Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, the student will be able to:
1. Integrate an understanding of the potential, the characteristics, and the multiple influences on the development of children into the delivery of high quality care and education programs;
2. design, implement and evaluate play based environments and activities that support developmentally appropriate learning outcome for all young children;
3. apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children's social learning, identity and self-esteem;
4. develop strategies that promote relationships between programs, teachers, families and their communities; and
5. demonstrate ethical standards and professional behaviors that reflect understanding, knowledge and a commitment to the field of early childhood education and care.