Early Childhood Studies Department
The Early Childhood Studies Program at Ohlone College prepares students for employment in child development programs including preschools, children’s centers, family childcare 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. The program also meets the requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Learn more about the ECS Program.
Early Childhood Studies Degree and Certificate
Options in a particular area of child development involve the completion of an additional six to nine units in courses specific to that area. The options are:
- Family Child Care
- Infant and Toddler
- Administrative
- Family and Community Partnership
- Creative Activities
- Working with Special Needs
- School Age Program
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree
Certificate of Achievement
Additional Information
Review a sample listing of Courses in this area of study. 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.
Related Information at Ohlone
Division
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Mathematics Division.
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