The purpose of this program is to prepare students to plan environments of high quality for infants and toddlers and to carry out developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $3,846
- Resident Tuition: $ 2,365*
- Technology Fees: $ 221
- General Student Fees: $ 271** (if applicable)
- Online Course Fee: $ 170
- Books / Course Materials: $ 700 (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 - Analyze the elements in developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers
PLO 2 - Describe the use of positive guidance strategies that support moral autonomy in young children
PLO 3 - Recognize the developmental needs and characteristics of young children in cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical domains
PLO 4 - Define state rules and regulations that govern certification of infant and toddler centers
Program Requirements
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).