Early Intervention and Inclusion, A.S.
The Early Intervention and Inclusion Associate of Science Degree (AS-EII) is designed to prepare students to work as early childhood paraprofessionals with expertise in special education and early intervention. Early intervention provides assistance at the first warning signs of educational difficulty to prevent further impediment. Children who receive early intervention services can significantly benefit in lowering the severity of physical, speech, intellectual, and behavioral development issues. The Bureau of Labor Statistic reports that special education jobs will grow by six percent through 2024, and early intervention specialists should find favorable prospects as more children with disabilities are being diagnosed earlier.
AS.CDE.EI&I
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MSJC General Education Option A
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| CDE-101 | Principles of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| CDE-131 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CDE-103 | Appropriate Curricula for Young Children | 3 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| LIT-132 | Adolescent Literature (formerly ENGL-132) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CDE-147 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDE-143 | Supporting Children Who Have Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| CDE-119 | Infant and Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |
| LEAD-501 | Advanced Leadership Skills (formerly LEAD-102) | 3 |
| CDE-118 | Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly Diversity and Equity in Early Childhood) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| CDE-544 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Special Needs (formerly CDE-144) | 3 |
| CDE-140 | Children and Youth With Exceptional Needs (formerly CDE-540) | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| CDE-120 | Infant and Toddler Education and Care | 3 |
| NUTR-100 | Family Nutrition | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to follow MSJC's General Education, Option A and complete all general education areas, all major requirements, and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Required Early Intervention and Inclusion Courses | 27 | |
| General Education Courses | 16 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDE-101 | Principles of Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| CDE-103 | Appropriate Curricula for Young Children 1,2 | 3 |
| CDE-110 | Child Development 1 | 3 |
| or CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | |
| CDE-119 | Infant and Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community 1 | 3 |
| or CDE-125H | Honors Child, Family and Community | |
| CDE-140 | Children and Youth With Exceptional Needs (formerly CDE-540) | 3 |
| CDE-143 | Supporting Children Who Have Challenging Behaviors 2 | 3 |
| CDE-544 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children With Special Needs (formerly CDE-144) | 3 |
| CDE-147 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education 2 | 3 |
| General Education Courses | ||
| Students must complete one or more courses from each of the following areas: | 16 | |
1) Humanities | ||
2) Social Sciences | ||
3) Science and/or Mathematics (96 or above) | ||
4) ENGL-101 or above | ||
| Total Units | 43 | |
- 1
These are considered the core courses.
- 2
These courses have prerequisites.
- 3
Indicates that prior TB and criminal record clearance must be shown. (It is recommended that students begin this clearance process while enrolled in CDE-101 Principles of Early Childhood Education).
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