Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the
duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion
of their program at Oakland Community College.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the business aspect of early childhood
education and care.
Students will demonstrate ability to clearly organize and present plans for implement
early childhood education.
Students will demonstrate the use of content knowledge to build a meaningful curriculum;
including the design, implementation and evaluation of experiences that promote positive
development and learning for children.
Program Plan 2025-2026
Part Time - Fall Start
**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**
Year 1 - Fall
Courses
Credits
ECE 1404
Intro to Early Childhood Careers
3
ECE 1500
Infant & Toddler Curriculum
4
TOTAL CREDITS
7
Year 1 - Winter
Courses
Credits
ENG 1510*
Composition I
3
or ENG 1510E
Composition I Enhanced
4
or ENG 1510S
Composition I with Support
6
PSY 2510*
Introduction to Psychology
3
TOTAL CREDITS
6
Year 1 - Summer
Courses
Credits
ENG 1520*
Composition II
3
TOTAL CREDITS
3
Year 2 - Fall
Courses
Credits
ECE 1414
Early Childhood Activities
4
ECE 1515
Family and Community Connections
3
TOTAL CREDITS
7
Year 2 - Winter
Courses
Credits
Gen Ed*
Fine Arts/Humanities
3
Elective*
1000 level or higher
3-4
TOTAL CREDITS
6-7
Year 2 - Summer
Courses
Courses
Credits
ECE 1424
Early Childhood Education Curriculum
2
ECE 1525
School-Aged Care & Curriculum
2
TOTAL CREDITS
4
Year 3 - Fall
Courses
Credits
ECE 1505
Early Childhood Nutrition, Health & Safety
2
Gen Ed*
Mathematics/Science
2
TOTAL CREDITS
4
Year 3 - Winter
Courses
Credits
ECE 2450
Educating the “At-Risk” Child in an Early Childhood Environment
3
PSY 2710
Child Development
3
TOTAL CREDITS
6
Year 3 - Summer
Courses
Credits
Elective*
1000 level or higher
3
TOTAL CREDITS
3
Year 4 - Fall
Courses
Credits
ECE 2405
Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education
3
ECE 2407
Early Childhood Internship Course
3
TOTAL CREDITS
6
MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.
Year 4 - Winter
Courses
Credits
ECE 2415
Administration of ECE Programs
3
PSY 2730
Survey of the Exceptional Child
3
TOTAL CREDITS
6
TOTAL CREDITS
60
Note: * Courses that can be taken online To receive MTA endorsement, students must fulfill the requirements noted for each
MTA category and successfully complete at least 30 credits. All coursework used to
fulfill MTA requirements must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher in EACH course.