Early Childhood Studies
 The Early Childhood Studies Program at Ohlone College prepares students for employment in child development programs including preschools, children's centers, family child care centers, school age programs, and infant and toddler programs.
The Ohlone College Program meets or exceeds the requirements for teachers in centers and programs licensed in the State of California, by the Department of Social Services. In addition, the Ohlone College program meets the requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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Degree and Certificates
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
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- Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree
- Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Studies (PDF)
- Early Childhood Studies Accelerated Learning Program (ECSALP) - New Early Childhood Studies students may earn their Certificate of Achievement in two semesters by enrolling in ECS-300, ECS-301, ECS-302, and ECS-303 during their first semester. For the second semester, students should enroll in ECS-305, ECS-306, and ECS-307A. Courses may not be offered every semester. It is strongly advised that all students have completed ENG-151B or the equivalent in order to meet the strenuous writing expectations in these coruses.
Courses
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. A sampling of courses for this discipline includes:
- ECS-195A Word Experience Education - Vocational
- ECS-300 Introduction to Early Childhood Studies
- ECS-301 Early Childhood Growth and Development
- ECS-302 Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
- ECS-303 Child, Family, and Community
- ECS-304 Observation and Assessment of Young Children
- ECS-305 Health and Safety Practices in Programs for Young Children
- ECS-306 Guidance and Discipline of Young Children
- ECS-307A-C Practicum Working with Young Children
- ECS-308 Administration of Programs for Young Children
- ECS-309 Cultural Diversity in Programs for Young Children
- ECS-310 Music and Movement Curriculum for Young Children
- ECS-311 Art for the Young Child
- ECS-312 The Development of Literacy in Early Childhood Education
- ECS-313 Science and Math Curriculum for Young Children
- ECS-314 Literature for the Young Child
- ECS-316 Children with Special Needs in Programs for Young Children
- ECS-317 Infant and Toddler Development and Care
- ECS-319 Work Experience Seminar
- ECS-320 Introduction to Family Child Care Homes
- ECS-321 Supervision in Early Childhood Programs
- ECS-322 Mentoring and Supervision in Early Childhood Programs
- ECS-323 Advanced Training in Infant-Toddler Care
- ECS-324 Parenting
- ECS-325 Workshop Series for Parents and Teachers
- ECS-326A Parent Participation
- ECS-327 School Age Child Development
- ECS-328 Curriculum for the School Age Child
- ECS-329 Early Childhood Director's Seminar
- ECS-330 Second Helping for Family Childcare Providers
Career Opportunities
The Early Childhood Studies Program at Ohlone College prepares students for employment in child development programs including preschools, children's centers, family child care centers, school age programs, and infant and toddler programs.
Please contact Janice Fonteno at jfonteno@ohlone.edu (510) 979-7496, Mairi Tsiftsi at mtsiftsi@ohlone.edu (510) 659-6450, or visit the Counseling Department and Student Success Center for information.
Transfer Information
Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for information.
Related Information
Child Development Training Consortium
The Child Development Training Consortium offers support and training for early childhood professionals who are actively engaged in education leading to the Child Development Permit and a career in the field of Early Childhood Education. The Ohlone College Early Childhood Studies Department provides information on services available. Services have included tuition reimbursement, textbook loans, and special training. Participant profiles are due to Janice Fonteno no later than October 5, 2007 12:00pm (noon). For more information, call Janice Fonteno at (510) 979-7496 or speak with an ECS instructor.
Child Development Corps AA Degree Program
Learn more about the Child Development Corps AA Degree Program.
Faculty and Staff
Full-time
- Dr. Janice Jones
- Michele McDowell
Part-time
- Christina Lalande-Bouvier
- Cheryl Williams-Jackson
- Jeanne Thomas
Staff
Division
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Mathematics Division.
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