Extended Learning Early Childhood and Education
Extended Learning classes do not contribute to a degree. If you’re interested in an associate degree or transfer to a 4-year university, please visit the Reedley College Pathways page.
All Extending Learning classes are tuition-free. There is health fee paid each semester regardless of the number of classes taken. The health fee is $21 fall and spring semester and $18 for summer for classes on Reedley College campus. For students taking classes exclusively online or off campus, the health fee is $13. Other fees might include materials; the estimated cost for each class can be found in the table(s) below.
View Extended Learning/Noncredit Schedule of Classes
Summer 2024 Fall 2024
Please see the Extended Learning Booklet (PDF) for our most popular noncredit course and certificate descriptions.
These classes are for individuals who wish to engage in expanding life and workplace skills and/or learning about working with young children in a variety of settings such as day care, pre-school, kindergarten and elementary education. These classes do not contribute to the unit requirement for permits or credentials. Speak with a counselor or program instructor for more information.
Course Code | Hours | Course Title | Material Costs (Estimated) |
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ECE-301 | 54 hours | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | $0 |
ECE-302 | 54 hours | Child Growth and Development | $0 |
ECE-303 | 90 hours | Introduction to Curriculum | $10-50 |
ECE-304 | 54 hours | Child, Family, and Community | $0 |
ECE-305 | 54 hours | Observation and Assessment | Same book as ECE-303, 305, and 308 |
ECE-306 | 54 hours | Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education | $0 |
ECE-307 | 54 hours | Diversity and Culture in Early Care and Education Programs | $0 |
ECE-308 | 144 hours | Early Childhood Practicum | Same book as ECE-303, 305, and 308 |
ECE-310 | 90 hours | Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education | $0 |
ECE-311 | 54 hours | Guidance for Young Children | $0 |
ECE-312 | 54 hours | Child Abuse | $0 |
ECE-313 | 54 hours | Emergent Literacy | $0 |
ECE-314 | 54 hours | Lifespan Development | $0 |
ECE-320 | 90 hours | Infant and Toddler Practicum | $0 |
ECE-321 | 54 hours | Advanced Infant and Toddler Development | $0 |
ECE-330 | 54 hours | The Young Child with Special Needs | $0 |
ECE-331 | 90 hours | Early Intervention | $0 |
ECE-340 | 54 hours | Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education | $0 |
ECE-341 | 54 hours | Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education | $0 |
ECE-345 | 54 hours | Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education | $0 |
ECE-350 | 54 hours | Family Child Care Programs | $0 |
ECE-360 | 90 hours | Introduction to School-Age Child Care | $0 |
ECE-361 | 54 hours | School-Age Child Care | $0 |
ECE-370 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Social and Emotional | $0 |
ECE-371 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Language and Literacy | $0 |
ECE-373 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Math | $0 |
ECE-374 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Visual Arts | $0 |
ECE-375 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Performing Arts | $0 |
ECE-376 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Physical Development | $0 |
ECE-377 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Health | $0 |
ECE-378 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: Science | $0 |
ECE-379 | 18 hours | CA Preschool Foundations & Frameworks: History/Soc Science | $0 |
ECE-380 | 54 hours | Reflective Practice Seminar | $0 |
ECE-381 | 90 hours | Practicum-Student Teaching in Transitional Kindergarten Classroom | $0 |