Early Childhood Education Extension Program 2024-2025
These extension courses are tailored to fit the needs of working adults and lifelong learners, with open enrollment and online learning. This is an excellent opportunity for current or aspiring preschool educators to meet other passionate educators in the Jewish setting from around the country virtually. The maximum number of courses a student may complete through the Early Childhood Education Extension Program is four courses.
Fall Class Dates [Asynchronous Online Courses - 8 weeks long]: October 21, 2024 - December 14, 2024
Spring Class Dates: January 21, 2025 - May 16, 2025 (1 semester long)
ASYNCHRONOUS ONLY ONLINE CLASSES. These classes do not meet on Zoom.
1. Fall 2024 - EDU 301 – Child Growth & Development (4.0 semester units) - 8 weeks long. October 21, 2024 - December 14, 2024.
2. Fall 2024 - EDU 307 – Introduction to Working with Young Children (4.0 semester units) - 8 weeks long. October 21, 2024 - December 14, 2024.
3. Spring 2025 - EDU 311 - Creative Experiences for Young Children (4.0 semester units) - 1 full semester long
SYNCHRONOUS/ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE CLASSES. These classes will meet every other Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 PM PT / 7:30-9:30 PM ET via Zoom.**
1. Spring 2025 - EDU 314 – The Indoor & Outdoor Environments (week A)
2. Spring 2025 - EDU 309 – STEM Education and Experiences in ECE (week B)
3. Spring 2025 - EDU 313 – Partnering with Families and the Community (week A)
4. Spring 2025 - EDU 315 – Child Guidance and Positive Discipline (week B)
**If you choose to do 2 courses, make sure you choose 1 Week A & 1 Week B course, as they will meet on alternate Tuesdays.
Cost per course: $600.00
Registration Fee: $45 per semester