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B.A. Early Childhood Education, Dual Credential
Program Description
Students in the early childhood education bachelor's-completion
program who complete the dual credential are qualified to teach
both general education students in a variety of subjects as well as
students with mild or moderate disablities in grades K-12. Pacific
Oaks' B.A. in Early Childhood Education is designed to equip
graduates with the skills and teaching methodology they need to
create and implement optimal learning environments for children
birth through age eight.
As actively engaged participants, students will learn strategies for
facilitating each child's cognitive development and nurturing the
emergence of abilities in language, motor skills, psychosocial
learning, and problem solving. Grounded in the principles of
diversity and inclusion, the program prepares students to tailor
learning experiences to the cultural needs of all children and to
model an appreciation of individual differences that values and
reinforces what each child and family has to offer.
To transfer into the B.A. program, students must have a
minimum of 60 credits from a regionally accredited 2-or 4-year
college or university. Students may petition to have a
maximum of 15 additional credits accepted for transfer if they
are in related disciplines.
The B.A. program provides the coursework, fieldwork, and
practicum experience required for various child development
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M.A. '04, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
"Everything
you ever
thought you
knew about
yourself and
others will be
challenged,
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Human Development permits in the State of California and prepares graduates to
teach in a variety of preschool settings.
Coursework qualifies students for the CA Preliminary
Education Specialist Instruction Credential (mild to moderate
disabilities) and/or the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential (MSEL/2042).
Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC).
School
Education
Total Credits
65 units for “dual credentialing” for the California Preliminary
Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild to Moderate
Disabilities) AND California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching
Credential (MSEL/2042).
Licensure
· The California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
(MSEL/2042) qualifies candidates to teach in K-12 multiple subjects
in self-contained classrooms.
· The California Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction
Credential (Mild to Moderate Disabilities) Preliminary Education
Specialist credential qualifies candidates to teach students with
mild to moderate disabilities in K-12 settings and adults through
age 22. This credential is a two-tiered process; information on
completing the second level is available through the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing [linked].
Fieldwork Requirements
The program requires three (3) units of fieldwork, including
observation in various early childhood education settings; and six
(6) units of supervised practicum experience.
Prerequisites
Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits with a grade of "C"
or higher from a college or university accredited by regional
commissions.
Applicants may also take CLEP (College Level Exam Program) tests
to acquire credits. A maximum of 30 credits may transfer.
Sample Courses
English Learner Methodologies in a Diverse Classroom
and you will grow in ways you
never expected."
»Sue Williamson
Sarai Koo
M.A. '06, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
"Education is
the
gatekeeper.
You need to
get skills,
knowledge,
and
opportunities to move forward."
»Sarai Koo

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Focuses on the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of
English Language Development (ELD) and Specially Designed
Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) in early childhood
education. Students will explore language, literacy, and content
acquisition for English learners through readings, discussions,
activities, reflection, and classroom observations. The unique needs
of children with special needs will be addressed throughout the
course. Key topics include primary and second language acquisition,
the role of language in learning, SDAIE strategies, lesson planning,
inclusion, student assessment, differentiation of instruction,
enrichment versus deficit models of schooling, and analysis of
classroom discourse.
Integrating the Curriculum: Science, Social Studies, and the Arts
Explore the concept of using science, social studies, and the visual
and performing arts as a frame for the rest of the curriculum. Topics
in social studies and science will be approached through hands-on
learning, critical thinking, and using the community as a real-world
text. Students will be introduced to state frameworks and
standards and will have opportunities to examine standard texts,
curricula and materials used in early childhood education.
Emphasis will be placed on the inclusion of English language
learners and children with special needs, and students will analyze
the impact of biases and misconceptions on children's learning.
Family, School, and Community in Early Childhood Education
Examines the requisite knowledge and skills for successfully
establishing, supporting, and maintaining respectful collaborative
relationships between today's diverse families, schools/centers,
and community resources. Students will also be introduced to
inclusive programs for children and schools that serve young
children with and without special needs.

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