Students in the program can pursue a ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) B.S. in Education program.
The Early Childhood Education (EDEC) program provides students with a supportive yet rigorous environment, in which they develop the perspectives, knowledge, and skills, necessary to work effectively with families, co-professionals, and children from birth to grade 3, in a variety of classroom and community-based settings.
The program involves substantial field-based experiences and makes significant use of the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Campus Children's School and diverse community-based practicum sites. Graduates of the program, who successfully complete all requirements, are eligible for recommendation for initial teacher licensure and an endorsement to work with children Birth - Grade 3. Coursework is designed to promote students' abilities to:
- Support children's learning and development within natural environments and inclusive settings
- Recognize and respect the diversity of family structures, preferences, and participation levels
- Offer instructional practices that are guided by and sensitive to the family and child, supported by meaningful assessment, and linked to developmentally and/or individually appropriate curricula
- Foster collaborative relationships with family members, peers of the same discipline, and individuals across disciplines
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What's a Pathway Program?
These academic paths guarantee qualified students from our partner institutions junior status at the time they transfer to ¶¶Òõ̽̽. Students considering any of these 2+2 or 3+2 programs are encouraged to work closely with the academic coordinator at your current institution.
Explore the CCV Early Childhood Education to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Early Childhood Education pathway for coursework and credits.
Previous Versions
2023-2024: CCV Early Childhood Education A.A. to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed. Pathway
2022-2023: CCV Early Childhood Education A.A. to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed. Pathway
2021-2022: CCV Early Childhood Education A.A. to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed. Pathway
2020-2021: CCV Early Childhood Education A.A. to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed. Pathway