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Explore rewarding careers in the field of education, child development, and family foundations through the Teaching Careers pathway. Whether you are interested in becoming a teacher, an early childhood provider, a child psychologist, or you’d like to obtain skills in medical pediatrics or parenting you will learn valuable techniques in this pathway. Through a variety of activities, students will acquire skills necessary to work with the “whole child.” You will learn about the stages of development, from infancy to adolescence (social-emotional, intellectual, and physical). You’ll also learn about student motivation/ownership, learning styles/preferences, multicultural/ethnic diversity, social justice, and about numerous topics and/or concerns relating to children, families, and parenting. This is a class that will benefit students as you move into adulthood and /or careers involving children.
Program Length | Program Times | High School Credits |
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Four Semesters | AM: 8:20-10:45 AM PM: 1:15-3:40 PM | 15 Elective Credits |
College Credit:
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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ECE 1011 Intro to ECE (3 credits) ECE 1021 Field Experience (3 credits) | ECE 1031 Guidance Strategies in Young Children (3 credits) |
Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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ECE 1111 Infant Theory and Practice (3 credits) | ECE 2381 Child Growth and Development (3 credits) ECE 2365 Child Growth and Development Lab (1 credit) |
Capstone Completion: Capstone achieved with completion of level 1 and 2 ECE certs through CCD. This can be achieved in 2 full years.
ECE Level 1 | ECE Level 2 |
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ECE 1011 (year 1) ECE 1031 (year 1) | ECE 1021 (year 1) ECE 2365 (year 2) ECE 2381 (year 2) ECE 1111 (year 2) |
Name | Title | Department | |
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Michelle Montoya | Teacher | Teaching Careers | michelle_montoya@dpsk12.net |
Speak with your school counselor about attending part-time or contact CEC Counselor, Zachary Williams for more information.