Early Childhood Intervention
Associate in Arts Early Childhood Development · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Early Childhood Intervention AA Degree builds a foundation of understanding and skills for those interested in providing inclusive services to all children and families. The program meets the state competencies for an Early Childhood Intervention specialist; prepares students to specifically work with young children birth to eight years of age who may have special needs; and provides the opportunity for students to participate in fieldwork experiences where they must apply learned theoretical models and early intervention methods in inclusive educational settings as well as special day classes that serve young children with disabilities. It is relevant for early childhood and elementary school teachers, teachers in after school programs, those desiring to work with children with special needs or in inclusive settings, and those entering the field of mental health preparing to work with children and families. The program will prepare students to become more culturally sensitive and to embrace family-focused perspectives that emphasize the value of individual differences in young children.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for children with special needs.
- Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their communities to meet the needs of children with special needs and their families.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECD 50 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices (Active) | 3 |
| ECD 56 | Child Growth and Development (Active) | 3 |
| ECD 62 | Child, Family and Community (Active) | 3 |
| ECD 54 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition (Active) | 4 |
| ECD 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum (Active) | 4 |
| ECD 79 | Teaching in a Diverse Society (Active) | 3 |
| ECD 60 | Introduction to the Young Child With Disabilities or Delays (Active) | 3 |
| ECD 69 | Child Study: Observation and Assessment (Active) | 3 |
| ECD 90 | Practicum: Supervised Experience (Active) | 4 |
| ECD 67 | Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving (Active) | 3 |
| ECD 91 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Disabilities or Delays (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 64 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education
Program Control Number: 19294
TOP Code: 130520 - Children with Special Needs
CIP Code: 13.1015 - Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs