This award in Early Education Entrepreneurship is intended to prepare future leaders and teachers to work with children at a range of ages and to plan, begin, and administer programs in childcare or child education.
On average, 10-12 students are projected to earn a certificate or degree on average each year.
Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
Students who complete the Child Development program will be able to:
• Apply human development growth theories and principles to early childhood settings.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, staff, and the community.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children.
The proposed award represents an exciting interdisciplinary academic pathway between the Entrepreneurship and Child Development programs that synthesizes coursework into a coherent course of study at Miramar college. The program would be a pathway at the college geared towards understanding the business and management side of child development services. This award would serve a unique and growing population of students at Miramar College by offering business-oriented coursework focused on early education, which is different from the existing child development awards offered by the San Diego Community College District.
The San Diego Community College District currently offers certificates, degrees, and transfer options in the field of Child Development/Early Childhood Education. The FAMILY CHILD CARE Certificate offered at City, Mesa, and Miramar and the HOME DAY CARE Certificate offered at Mesa provides skills and knowledge for child care in family settings. The FAMILY AND CHILD RELATIONS Certificate offered at Miramar prepares students to work with families and their children in educational settings and service-related agencies. The INFANT/TODDLER CARE Certificate of Performance offers skills for working with children aged birth to three years. The SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE Certificate of Performance offered at City and Mesa provides training for working with school-age children. The ASSISTANT TEACHER Certificate of Achievement prepares an individual to work in public and private child care settings. The Certificate of Achievement options, ASSISTANT TEACHER, ASSOCIATE TEACHER, TEACHER, and MASTER TEACHER, prepares individuals for higher-level instructional positions. The ASSISTANT TEACHER, ASSOCIATE TEACHER, TEACHER, and MASTER TEACHER certificates meet the requirements for the State of California Child Development Permits. The Child Development Associate of Science Degrees prepares students for teacher, master teacher, director, and site supervisory positions.
Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
MiraCosta College(another Region 10 Community College) offers a Site Supervisor Certificate ofAchievement and Associate Degree in their Child Development(CHLD) discipline.
Palomar College offers a Certificate of Achievement and A.S. Degree in Child Development Early ChildhoodAdministration.
City and Mesa Colleges offer Certificates of Performance, Certificates of Achievement, and Associate of Science Degrees in Child Development.
However, these programs and awards differ from the award proposed here, which is fundamentally multidisciplinary in joining together child development with business: the proposed award incorporates an extensive focus on business and business-related topics through coursework assigned to the Accounting, Business, and Entrepreneurship subject areas/departments. Therefore, the awards proposed by Miramar would differ from other child development programs in the region.
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSE 100 | Introduction to Business *Active* | 3 | |
| BUSE 155 | Small Business Management *Launched* | 3 | |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development *Active* | 3 | |
| CHIL 141 | The Child, Family and Community *Pending* | 3 | |
| CHIL 202 | Administration of Early Childhood Programs *Active* | 3 |
| Complete at least one of the following supplemental business courses: | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSE 102 | Introduction to Customer Service *Pending* | 3 | |
| BUSE 129 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship *Pending* | 3 | |
| BUSE 140 | Business Law and the Legal Environment *Active* | 3 | |
| BUSE 150 | Human Relations in Business *Active* | 3 | |
| BUSE 157 | Developing a Plan for the Small Business *Active* | 3 | |
| BUSE 201 | Business Organization and Management *Pending* | 3 | |
| BUSE 229A | Gazelle Path Business Incubator I *Active* | 4 | |
| BUSE 229B | Gazelle Path Business Incubator II *Active* | 4 | |
| BUSE 229C | Gazelle Path Business Incubator III *Active* | 4 | |
| BUSE 229D | Gazelle Path Business Incubator IV *Active* | 4 | |
| BUSE 270 | Business Internship / Work Experience *Active* | 1 - 4 | |
| ACCT 102 | Basic Accounting *Active* | 3 | |
| CISC 181 | Principles of Information Systems *Active* | 4 | |
| Note: If BUSE 270 is selected, then students must complete at least 3 units. | |||
| Complete at least one of the following supplemental child development courses: | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIL 111 | Curriculum: Music and Movement *Active* | 3 | |
| CHIL 121 | Curriculum: Art *Approved* | 3 | |
| CHIL 131 | Curriculum: Language/Science *Pending* | 3 | |
| CHIL 162 | Positive Child Guidance *Active* | 3 | |
| CHIL 165 | Children With Special Needs *Approved* | 3 | |
| CHIL 166 | Curriculum for Diverse Learners *Active* | 3 | |
| CHIL 176 | Principles of Infant-Toddler Caregiving *Active* | 3 | |
| CHIL 180 | Nutrition, Health and Safety for Children *Active* | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 - 22 |
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Tina Recalde · 06/10/22
San Diego Mesa supports this new program.
George Dowden · 06/08/22
Cuyamaca supports.
Cassandra Storey · 06/08/22
SDCCE supports.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 06/06/22
Support.
Jennifer Lewis · 06/03/22
SWSC supports this program with strong letters of employer support due to LMI concerns.
Susan Wyche · 06/02/22
Palomar College supports this program, and notes that LMI data may not fully represent community needs in terms of small and entrepreneurial businesses.
Rose LaMuraglia · 06/02/22
SD City supports the program
Efrain Silva · 05/31/22
IVC supports this program with strong letters of employer support.
Efrain Silva · 05/31/22
IVC supports this program with strong letters of employer support.
Dr. Al Taccone · 05/31/22
MiraCosta endorses based on Jesse's input that addresses COE concerns. It will be interesting to see how the program evolves in terms of those who provided letters coming through with jobs as it appears there is an oversupply that they could draw employees from depending on location.
John Edwards · 05/27/22
SD Miramar college submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with caution when developing a program and defers to the region for a program modification because 1) this occupations’ entry-level and median earnings are above the living wage; but 2) there is an estimated oversupply in the region. However, because the program includes an entrepreneurial component, the COE defers to the region.
Jesse Lopez · 05/25/22
Regional CTE Deans, Please note, the COE report does not indicate a supply gap and recommends we proceed with caution. However, various letters of support are attached from advisory board members. Additionally, minutes and survey results from our advisory board clearly indicate support to develop the proposed program. Please let me know if you have any questions. -Jesse
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