Early Childhood Education Course Description
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Level: |
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Class Location: |
Highland Community College, YMCA Early Learning Center, or home school district preschool |
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Time: |
7:30 – 9 a.m. & 1 – 2:30 Mon. – Thurs. |
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Length: |
One year |
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HS Credit: |
2 credits |
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Post Sec. Credit: |
Highland Community College – Dual Credit **6 credits |
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HCC Fees |
$396 ($366 tech & activity fees, $30 registration fee per school year), to be paid by student/parent at HCC |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the HCC calendar |
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State Course ID: |
Sem1: 19153A001 (ECE 121); Sem2: 19261A001 (ECE 123) |
This program allows students to work directly with children from birth through second grade while earning college credit! Students can begin working toward Early Childhood Educator Gateways to Opportunities Credential Level 2 while spending time in early childhood settings with children. This credential makes students eligible for the Gateways to Opportunities Scholarships.
Dual credit at HCC year 1: ECE 121: Introduction to Early Childhood; ECE 123: Health Safety & Nutrition of the Young Child, 6 total credits.
Program Schedule Year 1
Mon. & Wed. | 7:30–9:00 a.m. – Classroom instruction, lecture, group discussions, and hands-on learning with the ECE instructor. Students will learn developmentally appropriate practices, teaching strategies, and foundational ECE concepts to prepare them for their hands-on classroom experiences.
Tues. & Thur. | 7:30–9:00 a.m. – Hands-on experience in an early childhood classroom at the YMCA Child Care Center or another local child care center. Students will work directly with children and apply the knowledge, skills, and teaching practices learned during Tues. and Thurs. classroom instruction with the ECE instructor.
All accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of classes.
All fees listed are approximate and are subject to change.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II
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Level: |
12th grade |
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Class Location: |
Highland Community College, YMCA Early Learning Center, or home school district preschool |
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Time: |
7:30 – 9 a.m. & 1 – 2:30 Mon. – Thurs. |
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Length: |
One year |
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HS Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Post Sec. Credit: |
Highland Community College – Dual Credit **8 credits |
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HCC Fees: |
$426 ($366 tech & activity fees, $30 registration fee per school year, $30 college certificate graduation, to be paid by student/parent at HCC |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the HCC calendar |
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State Course ID: |
Sem1: 19153A001 (ECE 122); Sem2: 19261A001 (ECE 203) |
Dual credit year 2: ECE 122: Child Growth and Development and ECE 203, Home School, & Community Relations in Early Childhood and Practicum. Students will also work toward Early Childhood Educator Gateways to Opportunities Credential Level 2 while spending time in early childhood settings with children. This credential makes students eligible for the Gateways to Opportunities Scholarships.
Program Schedule Year 2
Tues. & Thurs. | 7:30–9:00 a.m. – Classroom instruction, lecture, group discussions, and hands-on learning with the ECE instructor. Students will learn developmentally appropriate practices, teaching strategies, and foundational ECE concepts to prepare them for their hands-on classroom experiences.
Mon. & Wed. | 7:30–9:00 a.m. – Hands-on experience in an early childhood classroom at the YMCA Child Care Center or another local child care center. Students will work directly with children and apply the knowledge, skills, and teaching practices learned during Tues. and Thurs. classroom instruction with the ECE instructor.
All fees listed are approximate and are subject to change.
All accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of classes.