Extended Learning Early Childhood and Education

Extended Learning classes do not contribute to a degree. If you’re interested in an associate degree or transfer to a 4-year university, please visit the Reedley College Pathways page.

All Extending Learning classes are tuition-free. There is health fee paid each semester regardless of the number of classes taken. The health fee is $21 fall and spring semester and $18 for summer for classes on Reedley College campus. For students taking classes exclusively online or off campus, the health fee is $13. Other fees might include materials and textbooks; the estimated cost for each class can be found in the table(s) below.

These classes are for individuals who wish to engage in expanding life and workplace skills and/or learning about working with young children in a variety of settings such as day care, pre-school, kindergarten and elementary education. These classes do not contribute to the unit requirement for permits or credentials. Speak with a counselor or program instructor for more information.

Course Code  Hours Course Title Material Costs (Estimated)
ECE-301  54 hours  Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children  $0  
ECE-302  54 hours  Child Growth and Development  $0  
ECE-303  90 hours  Introduction to Curriculum  $10-50 
ECE-304  54 hours  Child, Family, and Community  $0  
ECE-305  54 hours  Observation and Assessment  Same book as ECE-303, 305, and 308 
ECE-306  54 hours  Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education  $0  
ECE-307  54 hours  Diversity and Culture in Early Care and Education Programs  $0  
ECE-308  144 hours  Early Childhood Practicum  Same book as ECE-303, 305, and 308 
ECE-310  90 hours  Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education  $0  
ECE-311  54 hours  Guidance for Young Children  $0  
ECE-312  54 hours  Child Abuse  $0  
ECE-313  54 hours  Emergent Literacy  $0  
ECE-314  54 hours  Lifespan Development  $0  
ECE-320  90 hours  Infant and Toddler Practicum  $0  
ECE-321  54 hours  Advanced Infant and Toddler Development  $0  
ECE-330  54 hours  The Young Child with Special Needs  $0  
ECE-331  90 hours  Early Intervention  $0  
ECE-340  54 hours  Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education  $0  
ECE-341  54 hours  Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education  $0  
ECE-345  54 hours  Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education  $0  
ECE-350  54 hours  Family Child Care Programs  $0  
ECE-360  90 hours  Introduction to School-Age Child Care  $0  
ECE-361  54 hours  School-Age Child Care  $0  
ECE-370  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Social and Emotional  $0  
ECE-371  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Language and Literacy  $0  
ECE-373  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Math  $0  
ECE-374  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Visual Arts  $0  
ECE-375  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Performing Arts  $0  
ECE-376  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Physical Development  $0  
ECE-377  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Health  $0  
ECE-378  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Science  $0  
ECE-379  18 hours  CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: History/Soc Science  $0  
ECE-380  54 hours  Reflective Practice Seminar  $0  
ECE-381  90 hours  Practicum-Student Teaching in Transitional Kindergarten Classroom  $0