Equity in Education - One Year Certificate of Completion (CC1)
Description
The Equity in Education one year certificate helps students develop skills and dispositions necessary to recognize and develop inclusive and culturally conscious practices, which align with recommendations and guidelines from numerous professional organizations, such as Rise Up-Oregon's Early Learning System Plan, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Oregon Department of Education-Early Learning Division, and Teaching Tolerance, which are dedicated to developmentally appropriate and culturally conscious practices in educational settings. The intended audience includes early childhood educators who wish to work in settings within diverse communities, such as Head Start; students who are working toward the AAS degree in Early Childhood Education and who seek a specific focus in equity in education; early learning advocates and professionals who already have degrees and certificates and are seeking additional expertise; and early childhood and elementary pre-service teachers who intend to transfer to additional programs in higher education with a focus on equity and inclusive practices in educational institutions. In addition, this one year certificate may be used as “continuing education” for licensed teachers.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine and challenge systems of oppression that can exist within educational institutions.
- Explain the implications of bias on children’s learning and development.
- Assess curriculum and programming for bias and evidence of inclusive practices and access.
- Observe and document learning environments and programming components for developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Prepare for increasingly diverse classrooms by evaluating self and society for equitable practices that support children and families participating in education systems.
- Apply effective communication skills and knowledge of professional standards, associations, licensures, and related laws governing early childhood education.
Entrance Requirements
Academic Entrance Requirements
While this program has no formal entrance requirements, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met prior to enrollment.
Other Entrance Requirements
Required:
- Students enrolled in early childhood education classes must pass the Oregon Online Criminal Background Check Registry as well as a immunization verification form. In order to maintain good standing in the ECE program and related courses, students must have a current background check and satisfactory evaluations from field placement supervisors.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ED 140 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3-4 |
| or ED 216 | Purpose, Structure and Function of Education in a Democracy | |
| ED 152 | Family, School and Community Relationships in ECE | 3 |
| ED 219 | Multicultural Issues in Education Settings | 3-4 |
| or ED 224 | Anti-Bias Curriculum in Education | |
| ED 269 | Exceptional Children in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Choose three courses from the core electives below: | 9-10 | |
| Supporting Social, Emotional, and Mental Health in Early Childhood | ||
| Trauma Sensitive Classrooms | ||
| Learning Across the Lifespan | ||
| English Language Development in the Primary Classroom | ||
| Support Courses | ||
| MTH 060 | Beginning Algebra I (or higher) | 4 |
| WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| Choose two courses from the following discipline studies electives: | 8 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Contemporary Chinese Cultures | ||
| Chinese Culture Through Film | ||
| Second Year Mandarin Chinese I | ||
| Second Year Mandarin Chinese II | ||
| Second Year Mandarin Chinese III | ||
| Children's Lit & Curriculum | ||
| Second Year French I | ||
| Second Year French II | ||
| Second Year French III | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Immigrant Experience American Literature | ||
| Native American Literature and Culture | ||
| Cultural Diversity in Contemporary American Literature | ||
| Second Year Kiksht Native Langauge I | ||
| Second Year Kiksht Native Language II | ||
| Second Year Kiksht Native Language III | ||
| Race, Class, and Gender | ||
| Sociology of Family and Intimate Relationships | ||
| Second Year Spanish I | ||
| Second Year Spanish II | ||
| Second Year Spanish III | ||
| Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 37-40 | |
Advising Notes
Students pursuing the EIE certificate should work closely with their academic advisor to align courses with additional certificate and degree goals, including the AAS, AAOT and transfer goals.
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Sample Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| ED 140 or ED 216 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Purpose, Structure and Function of Education in a Democracy | 3-4 |
| ED 152 | Family, School and Community Relationships in ECE | 3 |
| MTH 060 | Beginning Algebra I | 4 |
| WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| Discipline Studies Elective | 4 | |
| Discipline Studies Elective | 4 | |
| Core elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 11-12 | |
| Third Term | ||
| ED 219 or ED 224 | Multicultural Issues in Education Settings Anti-Bias Curriculum in Education | 3-4 |
| ED 269 | Exceptional Children in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Core elective | 3-4 | |
| Core elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 12-15 | |
| Total Credits | 37-42 | |
