The Early Childhood Education Credential is a 36-unit program designed to prepare teachers for preschool through third grade. This program provides educators with the knowledge and skills to create and implement developmentally appropriate, research-based learning experiences. We’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where future educators build a solid foundation in child development, curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessments of academic, intellectual, social, and motor skills.
Modality: Face-to-Face & Asynchronous Online (hybrid)
The curriculum focuses on effective pedagogical approaches for early learners in literacy, English language development, and STEM. Students will explore key areas such as:
- The science of learning
- Teaching for social justice
- Special education
- Assessment
Play-based and activity-based teaching methods are integrated throughout the coursework, emphasizing hands-on, engaging learning experiences. Additional courses focus on:
- Fostering a supportive classroom environment
- Strengthening family engagement
- Advancing professional teaching practices
Ultimately, students will apply their learning in two supervised student teaching practicums, each consisting of 240 hours: one in a preschool or transitional kindergarten setting and another in a kindergarten through third-grade classroom.
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