Guidance and Curriculum, CPC

This program is fully contained in the Early Childhood Education, AAS degree

Total Program Credits: 20

Estimated Program Length: Two terms

Offered by the Social Science Department, 541.463.5427

Program Coordinator Jean Bishop, bishopj@lanecc.edu; 541.463.5287

Dean Philip Martinez

Purpose Prepares graduates to work as early childhood education teaching assistants.

Learning Outcomes

Analyze teaching experiences and goals, then match planning to philosophy of teaching and educational practice.
Explain theories of development relating to the early years.
Express and understand the use of developmentally appropriate guidance.
Identify developmental characteristics and developmental needs of young children in the areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and language development.

Advising Ben Fisher and Andi Graham can be reached at educationadvising@lanecc.edu.

Job Openings and Wages Projected through 2022

See the Career Pathways Roadmap

Estimated Program Cost

Books		$500
Resident Tuition and General Student Fees		$1,929
	Total Estimated Cost	$2,429

*Course fees may change during the year. See the online credit class schedule for fees assigned to courses.

Some ECE and HDFS courses are offered through College Now at high schools in Lane County and outlying areas. For more information, see https://www.lanecc.edu/hsconnections/collegenow/courses-high-school
Prerequisites are not required for most ECE courses. See course descriptions.
Transfer Credit for Prior Learning may be granted based on OCCD Oregon Registry Steps. See program coordinator or academic advisor for details.

Program Core Courses

CORE classes must be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.