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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
Murillo, Shirley P smurillo@marin.edu  
Current and Future Courses

TermSection (CRN)CourseDatesDaysTimeCampusRoomInstructor
Summer 2019 60816 ECE 132 - Plan/Lead Circle Times 07/14/19-07/27/19 MW 06:10 PM-10:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Johnson, Sarah
60563 ECE 217 - Fostering Creativity 06/17/19-07/10/19 MW 06:10 PM-10:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Johnson, Sarah
60614 ECE 226 - Exploration and Discovery 06/17/19-07/27/19 TuTh 06:10 PM-10:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Johnson, Sarah
Fall 2019 81639 ECE 100 - ECE Licensing and Permits 10/26/19-10/26/19 Sa 08:30 AM-05:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Dodge, Peggy
81054 ECE 101 - Intro Child Development 08/19/19-12/07/19 M 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD CSC 120 Johnson, Sarah
83278 ECE 101 - Intro Child Development 08/19/19-12/07/19 M 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD AC 105 Briffa, Jennifer
82870 ECE 112 - Child/Family/Community 08/19/19-12/07/19 W 03:10 PM-06:00 PM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
81480 ECE 114 - Principles and Practices 08/19/19-12/07/19 Tu 06:40 PM-09:30 PM IVC BLDG05 185 Dodge, Peggy
82307 ECE 115 - Intro E C Curriculum 08/19/19-12/07/19 Th 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
81571 ECE 116 - Observation and Assessment 08/19/19-12/07/19 W 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD CSC 120 Dodge, Peggy
80048 ECE 208 - Teaching in a Diverse Society 08/19/19-12/07/19 M 08:10 AM-11:00 AM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
82309 ECE 218 - Infant/Toddler Development 08/19/19-12/07/19 Th 06:40 PM-09:30 PM IVC BLDG27 116 Murillo, Shirley
83023 ECE 220A - ECE Administration A 08/19/19-12/07/19 Tu 06:40 PM-09:30 PM KTD CSC 120 Edwards, Shaquam
82871 ECE 261A - ECE Conference Course A 11/16/19-11/16/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
82872 ECE 261B - ECE Conference Course B 11/16/19-11/16/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
83025 ECE 261C - ECE Conference Course C 11/16/19-11/16/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
83026 ECE 261D - ECE Conference Course D 11/16/19-11/16/19 Sa 08:10 AM-04:30 PM OFF MCOE MCFR Dodge, Peggy
80051 ECE 280 - ECE Fieldwork/Seminar I 08/19/19-12/07/19 KTD Edwards, Shaquam
80051 ECE 280 - ECE Fieldwork/Seminar I 08/19/19-12/07/19 W 06:40 PM-08:30 PM KTD AC 236 Edwards, Shaquam

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