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Early Childhood Education

Academic Department: Early Childhood Education & Child Dev. Program
Main Office: CSC 102
Phone Ext: 7468
Main Numbers: (415) 457-8811  /  (415) 883-2211
 
In-depth information about each program is available in the Course Catalog, including program descriptions, faculty lists, degree requirements, and course listings. The Course Catalog is available to view and print in PDF* format.
About the Program

The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to prepare students to become teachers or directors in children’s centers, nursery and preschools, prekindergartens, infant-toddler programs, employer-supported children’s centers, extended daycare or family day-care programs.

Career Options
Teacher, Head Teacher, or Director of: Children’s Centers, Employer- Supported Children’s Centers, Extended Day Programs, Family Day-Care Programs, Infant-Toddler Programs, Nursery and Preschools, Parent Cooperative Nursery Schools, Prekindergarten Programs

Transfer
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should complete the lower division major requirements and general education pattern for the appropriate transfer institution and major. Exact major requirements for UC and CSU institutions can be found on www.assist.org. Please see a counselor for more information as curriculum requirements may vary among transfer universities.

A.S. in Early Childhood Education, Occupational (Certificate of Achievement awarded. Skills Certificate in Early Childhood Education Core also awarded.)
To obtain an Associate in Science degree with a major in Early Childhood Education, students need to complete the required courses, as well as general education courses and graduation requirements. A Certificate of Achievement is also awarded (see “Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement Requirements”). In addition, a Skills Certificate is earned by satisfactory completion of the required courses. (See “Early Childhood Education Core Skills Certificate Requirements”.)
Students who wish to enter the Early Childhood Education Program are advised to call or contact the program coordinator. Transfer students, however, are advised to complete English 150 and 151 or 155. All students should consult a counselor.

See Catalog for more information.

Department Phone: (415) 485-9468
Faculty

NameSend EmailOfficePhone
Briffa, Jennifer P JBriffa@marin.edu CSC 1 7468
Dodge, Peggy B MDodge@marin.edu CSC 104 7369
Edwards, Shaquam K SEdwards@marin.edu CSC 1 7613
Johnson, Sarah L SJohnson@marin.edu CSC 1 7325
Kreuzer, Susanne R SKreuzer@marin.edu CSC 101 7468
Murillo, Shirley P smurillo@marin.edu  
Current and Future Courses

TermSection (CRN)CourseDatesDaysTimeCampusRoomInstructor
Spring 2019 11904 ECE 101 - Intro Child Development 01/19/19-05/17/19 M 08:10 AM-11:00 AM KTD CSC 120 Dodge, Peggy
11760 ECE 110 - Child Development 01/19/19-05/17/19 Tu 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
10167 ECE 112 - Child/Family/Community 01/19/19-05/17/19 M 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
10168 ECE 112 - Child/Family/Community 01/19/19-05/17/19 M 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD AC 103 Briffa, Jennifer
10378 ECE 115 - Intro E C Curriculum 01/19/19-05/17/19 W 03:10 PM-06:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
10381 ECE 131 - Child Health and Safety 02/25/19-05/13/19 M 06:40 PM-09:30 PM IVC BLDG27 112 Kreuzer, Susanne
10381 ECE 131 - Child Health and Safety 04/20/19-04/20/19 Sa 08:10 AM-03:30 PM IVC BLDG27 112 Kreuzer, Susanne
10381 ECE 131 - Child Health and Safety 05/11/19-05/11/19 Sa 08:10 AM-03:30 PM IVC BLDG27 112 Kreuzer, Susanne
12678 ECE 219 - Education/Infants/Toddlers 01/19/19-05/17/19 Th 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
12925 ECE 219 - Education/Infants/Toddlers 01/19/19-05/17/19 Th 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD AC 103 Murillo, Shirley
10387 ECE 222 - Curriculum/Special Needs 01/19/19-05/17/19 Th 06:40 PM-09:30 PM IVC BLDG27 116 Kreuzer, Susanne
12915 ECE 223 - Music Activities Young Child 03/02/19-03/02/19 Sa 09:00 AM-03:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Johnson, Sarah
12915 ECE 223 - Music Activities Young Child 04/06/19-04/06/19 Sa 09:00 AM-03:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Johnson, Sarah
12915 ECE 223 - Music Activities Young Child 05/04/19-05/04/19 Sa 09:00 AM-03:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Johnson, Sarah
12590 ECE 261A - ECE Conference Course A 03/09/19-03/09/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
12679 ECE 261B - ECE Conference Course B 03/09/19-03/09/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
12680 ECE 261C - ECE Conference Course C 03/09/19-03/09/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
12821 ECE 261D - ECE Conference Course D 03/09/19-03/09/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
11757 ECE 280 - ECE Fieldwork/Seminar I 01/19/19-05/17/19 KTD Dodge, Peggy
11757 ECE 280 - ECE Fieldwork/Seminar I 01/19/19-05/17/19 W 06:40 PM-08:30 PM KTD AC 237 Dodge, Peggy
10473 ECE 281 - ECE Fieldwork/Seminar II 01/19/19-05/17/19 KTD Dodge, Peggy
10473 ECE 281 - ECE Fieldwork/Seminar II 01/19/19-05/17/19 W 06:40 PM-08:30 PM KTD AC 237 Dodge, Peggy
10550 ECE 295 - Supervising Adult/EC Prg 02/26/19-05/21/19 Tu 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD AC 237 Dodge, Peggy

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