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 |
| | Or | |
| ED 258 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
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| HDFS 228 | Young Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ED 269 | Inclusion and Special Needs | 3 |
Footnotes
1 – Any writing above WR 115 is also accepted
2 – Any math above MTH 025 is also accepted
3 – ECE 240: requires 4 credits (90 hours) of student teaching. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Kathleen Lloyd, for further information and to schedule your hours.
Immunization is also required prior to enrolling in ECE 240. More information at https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/areas-study/social-sciences-social-services-and-education/early-childhood-education
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).