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)
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