Early Childhood Education: Guidance and Curriculum, CPC

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates to work as early childhood education teaching assistants.

20 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 4,134

  • Resident Tuition: $ 2,783*
  • Technology Fees: $ 260
  • General Student Fees: $ 271** (if applicable)
  • Online Course Fee: $ 200
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 500 (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 - Plan learning opportunities that align with D.A.P. (developmentally appropriate practice)

PLO 2 - Examine philosophies, approaches, and theories of development relating to the early years

PLO 3 - Describe the use of positive guidance strategies that support moral autonomy in young children

PLO 4 - Recognize the developmental needs and characteristics of young children in cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical domains

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

ECE 120Introduction to Early Childhood

2

ECE 130Guidance of Young Children

3

ECE 150Creative Activities for Children

3

ECE 160Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum

4

ECE 210Applying Early Childhood Curriculum

4

ECE 240Supervised Student Teaching

4

ECE 240: See Footnote 1.

Footnotes

1 – 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://www.pdx.edu/education-career-development/), 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).