Early Childhood Education, 1-yr Certificate

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Length: 45 credits

Program Contacts

Offered by the Social Science Division
Program Coordinator: Kathleen Lloyd, lloydk@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5287
Academic Advising: https://www.lanecc.edu/get-support/academic-support/academic-advising/connect-advising; 541-463-3800; academicadvising@lanecc.edu
Cooperative Education: Kathleen Lloyd, lloydk@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5287; https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/internships-cooperative-education

Estimated Cost: $8,924

Resident Tuition: $5,963*
Technology Fees: $585
General Student Fees: $407**
Online Course Fee: $450 (if applicable)
Books / Course Materials: $1,400 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Program Specific Fees: $120 (MMR immunization if needed)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/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 for successful careers as early childhood professionals in a variety of settings such as private and public child care programs as well as in-home family childcare.

Students who complete this program should be able to:
PLO 1 - Design and implement a Reggio-inspired curriculum approach for children to learn to make appropriate choices and actively participate in their own learning
PLO 2 - Apply age-appropriate guidance strategies so children develop empathy, moral autonomy, self-worth and the ability to self-regulate in challenging situations
PLO 3 - Use basic mathematics in everyday life and business transactions, including measurement, introduction of probability and statistics, reading graphs and tables, and signed numbers
PLO 4 - Apply research and observational skills to deepen an understanding of human development

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

Writing (4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition 4 Credit(s)
or higher-level Writing course

Math (3 credits) - Complete one of the following:

MTH 025 - Basic Mathematics Applications 3 Credit(s)
or higher-level Math course

Human Relations (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

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 110 - Observing Young Children’s Behavior 1 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)
ECE 160 - Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum 4 Credit(s)
ECE 170 - Infants and Toddlers Development 4 Credit(s)
FN 130 - Family Food and Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
HDFS 226 - Child Development 3 Credit(s)
Multicultural / Diversity Requirement - Complete one of the following:
ECE 253 - Diversity Issues in Early Childhood Education 3 Credit(s)
ED 258 - Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s)
Inclusion / Special Needs Requirement - Complete one of the following:
HDFS 228 - Young Children with Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
ED 269 - Inclusion and Special Needs 3 Credit(s)
Supervised Teaching - Complete 4 credits of the following:
ECE 240 - Supervised Student Teaching 4 Credit(s)

Notes

This program follows Certificate of Completion Requirements unless otherwise specified.
This program is fully contained in the Early Childhood Education, AAS degree.
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.
Transfer Credit for Prior Learning may be granted based on OCCD Oregon Registry Steps. See Program Coordinator for details.
Students seeking a one-year certificate will complete 90 hours of student teaching (ECE 240 ). See the Program Coordinator for further information and to schedule your hours.

Credential

ECE students are encouraged to enroll in the Oregon Registry (https://my.oregonregistryonline.org/), 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).