Academic Program [Course Descriptions] [ECS Certificates] [Associate Degree Requirements] The Early Childhood Studies Department currently offers four certificates:   Requirements: Units EAR 19 Observation Methods in Early Childhood Education 3 *EAR 20 Child Development 3 *EAR 22 Early Childhood Programs 3 *EAR 24 Creative Activities Through Curriculum 3 EAR 26 Child Health 3 EAR 28 Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education 3 EAR 30 Internship in Early Childhood Education 4 *EAR 42 Home School and Community Relations 3 (*Core courses required for Title 22 Licensing) Electives—Complete two courses from below (minimum of 6 units) EAR 33 Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Group Settings 3 EAR 34 Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers 3 EAR 37 School Age Child Care 3 EAR 38 Adult Supervision in ECE/CD Classrooms 3 EAR 40 Introduction to Children with Special Needs 3 EAR 41 Working with Children with Special Needs 4 EAR 44 Administration of Early Childhood Education I 3 EAR 45 Administration of Early Childhood Education II 3 EAR 48 Parent Participation and Involvement 2 (The following courses apply as electives for the ECS Certificate) ART 3 Art for Teachers 3 ENG 30 Children’s Literature 3 MUSIC 1 Music Skills for Teachers 3 DANCE 5 Intro. to Movement Educ. for Preschool and Elem. School Children 3 PHYSED 6 Intro. to Physical Educ. for Preschool and Elem. School Children 3 PE 30 First Aid and CPR 3 SOC 12 Marriage and Family Relations 3 SOC 45 Childhood and Culture 3 The Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Studies will be awarded upon completion of the requirements for the certificate, plus completion of the general education and elective requirements as described in the college catalog or RCC website. A minimum of 60 units of college works is required for the A.S. Degree. Early Childhood Intervention Assistant Certificate This certificate is appropriate for students who wish to work as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention, early childhood special education, and child development programs serving children with special needs. Requirements: EAR 20      Child Development                                              - 3 units EAR 28      Introduction to Principles and Practices in ECE    - 3 units EAR 24      Creative Activities Through Curriculum                - 3 units EAR 42      Home, School and Community Relations              - 3 units EAR 40      Intro to Inf & Children w/ Disabled & Other Special Needs- 3 units        EAR 41      Internship in Early Intervention/Special Educ          - 4 units EAR 33      Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Group Settings   -3 units EAR 43      Children with Challenging Behaviors                      - 3 units      Total                                                                                25 units Elective Courses (6 Units required from the following) EAR 31       Home Visiting                                                      -3 units EAR 34       Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers                      -3 units EAR 44       Admin of Early Childhood Edu                             -3 units EAR 47       Childhood Stress and Trauma                              -3 units EAR 26       Child Health                                                        -3 units EAR 19       Observation Methods in Early Childhood Ed        -3 units EAR 38       Adult Supervision                                                 -3 units Total Program Certificate Requirements                                     31 Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Intervention include completion of the 31-unit certificate above, plus required general education courses and electives; all of which total a minimum of 60 units.