New Degree Option - ECE

New degree option for early childhood educators in Infant/Toddler Care

In collaboration with the WestEd Center for Child and Family Studies, Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC): Trainer Certification, Pacific Oaks College is adding to its graduate specializations a

MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

with specializations in

Working with Infants and Toddlers

and

Leadership in Education and Human Services

MA candidates may apply, toward this 32-unit degree, 8 units earned through completion of two Institutes (4 Modules) and completion of PITC certification requirements. Pacific Oaks graduate degree credit will be recorded on the student’s transcript as:

PITC Module I. Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization

PITC Module II. Group Care

PITC Module III. Learning and Development

PITC Module IV. Culture, Family, and Providers

PITC certification may be completed prior to, or concurrent with, enrollment in Pacific Oaks’ degree program.

This graduate program is open to applicants who (a) have a BA degree or (b) are mature learners with at least two years of college meeting Pacific Oaks transfer requirements and 5 years of leadership experience.  Those without a BA apply for admission through the Assessment by Life Experience (ABLE) option.  PITC-certified trainers who already have an MA may apply this credit toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership by taking 9 additional Pacific Oaks units. 

PITC training Institutes are available regularly in southern and northern California and may be scheduled elsewhere.  Fellowships covering the cost of PITC-based units are available to California residents who meet eligibility requirements.

In summer 2006, institutes will be offered June 20-26 in San Diego and July 23-28 in Baltimore.   In winter 2007, institutes are planned for January in San Diego and February in Berkeley.