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Your Path to a career as an infant care teacher*

Core courses are listed in the order of the program’s
recommended sequence.

Your Path to a career as an infant care teacher*

Core courses are listed in the order of the
program’s recommended sequence.
ECED 100Early Childhood Development
ECED 100An introduction to the developmental stages of children from prenatal to middle childhood with emphasis on the physical, cognitive, language and social/emotional milestones. Application of developmental and learning theories addressed. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities.
ECED 105Family and Community Relationships
ECED 105Examination of the sociological relationships between family and society; institutional, racial, social, and economical factors affecting the family and the child. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities.
ECED 110Early Childhood Education Principles and Practice
ECED 110Course examines the history, basic principles, and philosophies of various types of early childhood programs, emphasizing the role of the adult and characteristics of quality programs. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, for employment in private facilities only. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities.
ECED 115Child Health and Safety
ECED 115For teachers and directors of pre-schools, this course will focus on the skills and knowledge needed for developing emergency plans and responding to health and safety issues in the classroom. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities.
ECED 120Curriculum for Early Childhood Education, Introduction
ECED 120(Prerequisite: ECED 100: Early Childhood Development) This course provides the foundation for curriculum planning, implementation, observation, assessment and evaluation. Emphasis includes modalities, learning styles, environments, activities, schedules, routines and adaptations to facilitate learning for all children. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities.
ECED 205Children with Special Needs
ECED 205This course offers a broad study of children with special needs and early childhood education as it relates to inclusion. This course covers federal and state laws and regulations, terminology and definitions, appropriate practices and intervention. This course is part of a program approved by Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities.
ECED 210Infant Toddler Care and Education
ECED 210This course explores the theories, principles and practices of an infant/toddler program. Content includes respectful, responsive caregiving; licensing and regulation issues; and enriching, safe, healthy developmentally appropriate environments. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities.
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Earned an Infant Care
Teacher Certificate!

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