Completion of the ECS: Special Education certificate of achievement program would qualify students up to a Master Teacher-level permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This prepares the student to work in Title 5, Title XXII and federally funded programs.
The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
★ Program Requirement GE General Education E Elective
Summer Year 1
Semester Units: 3.0
ECS 103
Introduction to Early Childhood Studies & Education
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3.0
Fall Year 1
Semester Units: 6.0
CDEV C1000
Child Growth and Development
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3.0
ECS 104
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
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3.0
Spring Year 1
Semester Units: 10.0
ECS 101
Child, Family and Community
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3.0
ECS 105
Observation and Assessment
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3.0
ECS 112
Introduction to Young Children with Disabilities
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3.0
ECS 149
Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational
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1.0
Summer Year 2
Semester Units: 3.0
ECS 102
Child Health, Safety & Nutrition
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3.0
Fall Year 2
Semester Units: 13.0
ECS 106
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
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3.0
ECS 116
Teaching in a Diverse Society
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3.0
ECS 113
Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs
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3.0
ECS 149
Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational
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1.0
Core Elective - ECS Special Education (Cert.)
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3.0
Spring Year 2
Semester Units: 6.0
ECS 118
Practicum: Preschool
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3.0
Core Elective - ECS Special Education (Cert.)
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3.0
Summer Year 3
Semester Units: 3.0
ECS 119
Practicum: Infant/Toddler
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3.0
Total Units: 44.0