ECE 147 — Mental Health Awareness in ECE Programs
SPECIALIZATIONS: ECE graduates are qualified to work with children ages 0-8. However, it is recommended that students meet the additional 6 -unit requirement by selecting and completing one of the following Specializations 2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Chapter 3: Programs of Study (Administration in ECE, Infant/Toddler Teaching, School-Age Teaching, or Special Needs in ECE/Early Intervention). A Specialization is required for Master Teacher or above levels of the Child Development Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. Associate and Teacher Levels do not require a Specialization. To qualify for a Child Development Permit from the California Office on Teacher Credentialing, students will need to take at least one additional unit of General Education approved curriculum. Applicants for the Permit should consult with the ECE Department to discuss selection of elective units for the degree. ECE courses may not be counted toward the 16 GE unit requirement for the Child Development Permit. ADMINISTRATION IN ECE SPECIALIZATION ECE 3 Early Childhood Program Administration 3 ECE 51 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE 16** Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education 2 INFANT/TODDLER TEACHING SPECIALIZATION ECE 12 Infant Toddler Learning 3 ECE 22 Care and E