Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size35 studentsCredits2 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionAn overview of the Department of Social Services and the Department of Education regulations regarding early childhood professionals in California. Description of careers and academic degrees and programs. Self-assessment techniques with emphasis on building relationships with children, families and colleagues. The national standards, including the Code of Ethics, Advancing Equity, Public Policies and the CA Early Childhood Foundations will be discussed as essential ingredients for effective early childhood programs. 