Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Apply the principles of creative expression to plan developmentally appropriate experiences for young children in the arts
PLO 2 - Examine philosophies, approaches, and theories of development related to early childhood
PLO 3 - Describe the use of positive guidance strategies that support moral autonomy in young children
PLO 4 - Define health and safety state rules and regulations that govern the licensing of early childhood programs
PLO 5 - Demonstrate, in a supervised setting, the use of positive guidance strategies that support moral autonomy in young children
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.
Documentation of MMR immunization required prior to enrolling in ECE 240. More information on the Early Childhood Education web page.
ECE students are encouraged to enroll in the Oregon Registry, a statewide professional recognition program that records and recognizes the growth and achievements of early childhood care and education professionals. Eleven college credits are available (Credit for Prior Learning - CPL) for those individuals who have already earned a step 7 or higher in the Oregon Registry (ORO) based on community training hours.