Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
This program focuses on ongoing supervised teaching paired with comprehensive classroom learning. The first year covers foundational concepts in early childhood education and child development, including preschool curricula and infant care center practices. The second year delves deeper into young children's language and cognitive development while introducing special education concepts. The program consistently emphasizes cultivating interpersonal skills that promote positive workplace relationships, understanding community support systems, and developing cultural awareness for working with diverse populations.