Early Childhood Teacher Aide, CPC

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Length: 17 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by the Social Science Division
Program Coordinator: Kathleen Lloyd, lloydk@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5287
Academic Advising Team: EducationAdvising@lanecc.edu; contact advising: lanecc.edu/advising/contact; 541-463-3800

Estimated Cost: $3,486.00

Resident Tuition: $2,142.00*
Technology Fees: $187.00
General Student Fees: $267.00**(if applicable)
Online Course Fee: $170.00
Books / Course Materials: $600.00
Program Specific Fees: $120.00 (MMR immunization if needed)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at lanecc.edu/esfs/credit-tuition.

* Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

*** Any special info about program costs or expenses.

**** This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to work in an early childhood education setting as a Teacher Aide 1 as defined by the Oregon Child Care Division. Students completing this certificate will also achieve Level 7.5 in the Oregon Professional Development Registry for Early Childhood

Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Apply the principles of creative expression to plan developmentally appropriate experiences for young children in the arts
PLO 2 - Examine philosophies, approaches, and theories of development related to early childhood
PLO 3 - Describe the use of positive guidance strategies that support moral autonomy in young children
PLO 4 - Define health and safety state rules and regulations that govern the licensing of early childhood programs
PLO 5 - Demonstrate, in a supervised setting, the use of positive guidance strategies that support moral autonomy in young children

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

Program Core courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

ECE 105 - Health and Safety Issues in Early Childhood Education 2 Credit(s)
ECE 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood 2 Credit(s)
ECE 130 - Guidance of Young Children 3 Credit(s)
ECE 150 - Creative Activities for Children 3 Credit(s)
HDFS 226 - Child Development 3 Credit(s)
Supervised Teaching - Complete 4 credits of the following:
ECE 240 - Supervised Student Teaching 4 Credit(s)

Notes

This program follows Career Pathway Certificate of Completion Requirements .
This program is fully contained in the Early Childhood Education, AAS .
Immunization is required prior to enrolling in ECE 240 - Supervised Student Teaching . More information at lanecc.edu/socialscience/early-childhood-education.
Some ECE and HDFS courses are offered through College Now at high schools in Lane County and outlying areas. For more information, see lanecc.edu/hsconnections/collegenow/courses-high-school.
Students seeking support with Reading / Writing / Math or English Language skills while transitioning to Early Childhood classes may apply to PASS Lane ECE. Contact Marcia Koenig (koenigm@lanecc.edu) 541-463-5818 Bldg 4/215
Students receiving SNAP food stamp benefits who are completing ECE Certificates may contact STEP at Lane program for coaching and access to financial resources.
Prerequisites are not required for most ECE and HDFS courses. See course descriptions.
Transfer Credit for Prior Learning may be granted based on OCCD Oregon Registry Steps. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Kathleen Lloyd.
Students seeking this certificate will complete 90 hours of student teaching (ECE 240 ). Please contact the Program Coordinator, Kathleen Lloyd, for further information and to schedule your hours.

Credential

ECE students are encouraged to enroll in the Oregon Registry (pdx.edu/occd), a statewide professional recognition program that records and recognizes the growth and achievements of early childhood care and education professionals. Step 7 provides the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. College credit is also available for individuals at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry, based on community training hours. Child Development Associate (CDA).