The purpose of this program is to prepare students for successful careers as early childhood professionals in a variety of settings such as private and public child care programs as well as in-home family childcare.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 9,223
- Resident Tuition: $ 6,262*
- Technology Fees: $ 585
- General Student Fees: $ 407**
- Online Course Fee: $ 450 (if applicable)
- Books / Course Materials: $ 1,400 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 120 (MMR immunization if needed)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Design and implement a Reggio-inspired curriculum approach for children to learn to make appropriate choices and actively participate in their own learning
PLO 2 - Apply age-appropriate guidance strategies so children develop empathy, moral autonomy, self-worth and the ability to self-regulate in challenging situations
PLO 3 - Use basic mathematics in everyday life and business transactions, including measurement, introduction of probability and statistics, reading graphs and tables, and signed numbers
PLO 4 - Apply research and observational skills to deepen an understanding of human development
Program Requirements
General Education
| WR 115 | Introduction to College Composition | 4 |
| MTH 025 | Basic Mathematics Applications | 3 |
| | Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
| ECE 105 | Health and Safety Issues in Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| ECE 110 | Observing Young Children's Behavior | 1 |
| ECE 120 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 2 |
| ECE 130 | Guidance of Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 150 | Creative Activities for Children | 3 |
| ECE 160 | Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 |
| ECE 170 | Infants and Toddlers Development | 4 |
| ECE 240 | Supervised Student Teaching | 4 |
| FN 130 | Family Food and Nutrition | 3 |
| HDFS 226 | Child Development | 3 |
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| ECE 253 | Diversity Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
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| ED 258 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
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| HDFS 228 | Young Children with Special Needs | 3 |
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| ED 269 | Inclusion and Special Needs | 3 |
Footnotes
Notes
- This program is fully contained in the Early Childhood Education, AAS.
- Students seeking support with Reading / Writing / Math or English Language skills while transitioning to Early Childhood classes may apply to PASS Lane ECE. Contact Marcia Koenig, koenigm@lanecc.edu
- Students receiving SNAP food stamp benefits who are completing ECE Certificates may contact STEP at Lane program for coaching and access to financial resources.
- Transfer Credit for Prior Learning may be granted based on OCCD Oregon Registry Steps (https://www.pdx.edu/education-career-development/). Please contact the Program Coordinator, Kathleen Lloyd.
Credential
ECE students are encouraged to enroll in the Oregon Registry (https://my.oregonregistryonline.org/), a statewide professional recognition program that records and recognizes the growth and achievements of early childhood care and education professionals. Step 7 provides the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. College credit is also available for individuals at Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry, based on community training hours. Child Development Associate (CDA).