Early Childhood Education Concentration

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students apply their understanding of child development theories and research to effectively promote child growth, health, and learning in ways that are equitable and socially just.
2. Students analyze and reflect on components for building just and reciprocal family and community relationships in their work with young children.
3. Students practice ethical assessment that is developmentally appropriate, culturally sustaining, and linguistically responsive to support the positive growth and development of children; they communicate these findings effectively and professionally.
4. Students observe, analyze, design, and reflect on developmentally appropriate and socially and environmentally just curricula and environments. These culturally and linguistically sustaining curricula and environments align with state early learning standards for children in programs serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and TK-3 students.
5. Students exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions: understanding and upholding ethical, equitable, and professional standards; engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice; accessing professional resources; integrating informed and critical perspectives into their work with young children; and engaging in informed advocacy to promote anti-racist and just practices in programs that serve young children and their families.
6. Students observe and practice their developing skills in different kinds of early childhood educational settings.

Concentration Requirements (8 units)

• EDEC 237 - Early Childhood Curriculum with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
• EDEC 437 - Integrated Curriculum with Field Experience Unit(s): 4

Sample Four-Year Program