Degrees & Certificates
Early Childhood Intervention Assistant Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Intervention Assistant/Para-Educator
is designed to prepare students to be
para-educators in early childhood special education classrooms. Th is certificate
also prepares early childhood teachers who will be working in inclusive classrooms.
Career Opportunities
Teacher's assistant in a special education classroom, Para-educator in a special education classroom (K-3 grade), and Teacher's assistant in inclusive preschool classroom.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| ECE 40 (Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning) | 3 |
| ECE 50 (Early Childhood Principles and Practices) | 3 |
| ECE 54 (Child Health, Safety and Nutrition) | 3 |
| ECE 56 (Child Growth and Development) | 3 |
| ECE 60 (Introduction to the Young Child With Exceptional Needs) | 3 |
| ECE 62 (Child, Family and Community) | 3 |
| ECE 63 (Early Childhood Curriculum) | 4 |
| ECE 67 (Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving) | 3 |
| ECE 90 (Practicum-Supervised Experience) | 4 |
| ECE 91 (Adaptive Curriculum For Children With Exceptional Needs) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 32 |
Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure
Use the link below to view Las Positas Community Colleges Federal Gainful Employment Disclosure for this program.