The ECE Program includes theory and practice in the systematic study of child development and the application of that study to developmentally appropriate early childhood education and work with school age children. The program offers classes fulfilling the requirements for all levels of the California State Department of Education Child Development Permit Matrix (Title 5) which comply with California Department of Social Services (Title 22) requirements for employment in early education programs.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
This course of study provides relevant educational experiences for students whose goals include work with children and families with an emphasis on the needs of the rural community. An Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education is offered through this program, as well as a strong academic foundation for students transferring to a four-year university program in ECE or a related field. College of the Siskiyous' course of study in ECE articulates to both Southern Oregon University and the California State University System.
Career Options in this field include:
Early Education Program Site Supervisor, Entry positions in Family Services Agencies, Family Childcare Provider, Head Start Teacher or Site Director, Independent Preschool Teacher or Director, Infant-Toddler Caregiver or Site Director, State Preschool Teacher or Site Director, Transfer to a four-year institution and advanced career choices.
Note: Some career options may require more than two years of college level study.
How to Apply for a Child Development Permit 2020 (PDF)
Regional Labor Market Assessment
See pages 17-19 and pages 26-29 for information about careers in Child Development and Early Education.
Two-year class rotation schedule
Please view the requirements for each level of Child Development Permit on this Permit Matrix
Visit https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl797.pdf?sfvrsn=665bc585_0 for additional guidance about permit requirements.
Specialization Classes leading to the Master Teacher Permit.
Patrice Thatcher
Email: thatcher@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5290
Program Contact: Career and Technical Education
Email: cteinfo@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5512