ECE Preschool Director
Certificate of Completion
Program Code: 3P40952
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Preschool Director certificate is designed, as the third level in a series of certificate options, to prepare students the academic tools to plan and administer a childcare program in a variety of state licensed facilities including preschool or childcare center. In the program, students are required to complete the eight core courses and two elective courses, which prepare the students with a solid foundation in early care and education. In addition, students can be expected to learn and develop needed knowledge and skills to manage and supervise in an administrative position and participate in workplace efficiently. This includes administrative tools, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an early care education program. To be eligible for this certificate, two enriched elective courses are required as well. Students completing this program will meet the requirements of the Department of Social Services to work in a licensed private preschool or childcare center as a Director.
To earn a certificate, students complete the required and elective courses as listed with a grade of P (pass). The exception is for WFPR 100 and/or WFPR 101 courses. If those courses are required or listed as an elective, students will not receive a grade and instead must complete at least 36 hours in either WFPR 100 or WFPR 101. For programs/courses that allow credit for prior learning, at least 75% of all course work must be completed at North Orange Continuing Education.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (Requiired 378 Hours) | ||
| ECED 100 | Early Childhood Development | 54 |
| ECED 105 | Family and Community Relationships | 36 |
| ECED 120 | Curriculum for Early Childhood Education, Introduction | 54 |
| ECED 115 | Child Health and Safety | 36 |
| ECED 110 | Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practice | 54 |
| ECED 205 | Children with Special Needs | 36 |
| ECED 210 | Infant-Toddler Care and Education | 54 |
| ECED 400 | Child Care Supervision and Administration | 54 |
| Elective Courses (Required 72 hours) | ||
| Must choose two of six courses: | 72 | |
| Language Arts and Literacy in Early Childhood | 36 | |
| Early Childhood Education: Music and Movement | 36 | |
| Early Childhood Education: Science and Math | 36 | |
| Early Childhood Education: Creative Experiences | 36 | |
| Career Skills and Resource Lab | 36 | |
or WFPR 101 | Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab | |
| Total Hours | 450 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | Semester 2 | Hours |
| ECED 100 | 54 | ECED 110 | 54 |
| ECED 105 | 36 | ECED 205 | 36 |
| ECED 120 | 54 | ECED 210 | 54 |
| ECED 115 | 36 | ECED 215, 225, 200, 220, WFPR 100, or WFPR 101 (Electives Course: First Choice - Must Choose 2 of 6) | 36 |
| 180 | 180 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Semester 1 | Hours | ||
| ECED 400 | 54 | ||
| ECED 215, 225, 200, 220, WFPR 100, or WFPR 101 (Electives Course: Second Choice - Must Choose 2 of 6) | 36 | ||
| 90 | |||
| Total Hours 450 | |||
ECED 100 54 Hours Early Childhood Development
An introduction to the developmental stages of children from prenatal to middle childhood with emphasis on the physical, cognitive, language and social/emotional milestones. Application of developmental and learning theories addressed. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 105 36 Hours Family and Community Relationships
Examination of the sociological relationships between family and society; institutional, racial, social, and economical factors affecting the family and the child. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 110 54 Hours Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practice
Course examines the history, basic principles, and philosophies of various types of early childhood programs, emphasizing the role of the adult and characteristics of quality programs. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, for employment in private facilities only. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 115 36 Hours Child Health and Safety
For teachers and directors of pre-schools, this course will focus on the skills and knowledge needed for developing emergency plans and responding to health and safety issues in the classroom. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 120 54 Hours Curriculum for Early Childhood Education, Introduction
Prerequisite(s): ECED 100: Early Childhood Development.
This course provides the foundation for curriculum planning, implementation, observation, assessment and evaluation. Emphasis includes modalities, learning styles, environments, activities, schedules, routines and adaptations to facilitate learning for all children. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. Textbook required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 200 36 Hours Early Childhood Education: Science and Math
Plan, organize and implement activities that help children develop skills, appreciation and enthusiasm for science and math. Textbook Required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 205 36 Hours Children with Special Needs
This course offers a broad study of children with special needs and early childhood education as it relates to inclusion. This course covers federal and state laws and regulations, terminology and definitions, appropriate practices and intervention. This course is part of a program approved by Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 210 54 Hours Infant-Toddler Care and Education
This course explores the theories, principles and practices of an infant/toddler program. Content includes respectful, responsive care giving; licensing and regulation issues; and enriching, safe, healthy developmentally appropriate environments. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 215 36 Hours Language Arts and Literacy in Early Childhood
This course examines the teacher's role in promoting and facilitating children's emerging literacy and language development through the use of storytelling, books, songs, flannel board stories and puppetry. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services, for employment in a private facility. (Apportionment)
ECED 220 36 Hours Early Childhood Education: Creative Experiences
In this course, students explore and experience how developmentally appropriate creative experiences can enhance children's learning while developing fine motor, creative expression and problem-solving skills. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 225 36 Hours Early Childhood Education: Music and Movement
Explores areas of music and movement appropriate to a child's development through participating and experimenting. Textbook Required. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
ECED 400 54 Hours Child Care Supervision and Administration
Prerequisite(s): ECED 100 Early Childhood Development, and ECED 105 Family Community Relations, and ECED 110 ECE Program Principles and Practice, and ECED 115 Child Health and Safety, and ECED 120 Curriculum for Early Childhood Education,Introduuction.
This course covers the laws and regulations to operate a childcare center. Upon completion, the student will have learned business and management skills, health and safety, and parent/child relationship. This course is part of a program approved by the California Department of Social Services for employment in private facilities. (Apportionment)
WFPR 100 18-180 Hours Career Skills and Resource Lab
Free, flexible scheduling to complete and receive help on homework and training on computer, industry related and employability skills. (Apportionment)
WFPR 101 36 Hours Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab
Lab designed for online students to have access to seminars, assistance, and resources related to Career Technical Education and/or employment skills. (Apportionment)