Early Childhood Education Extension Program
The ECE Extension program is for individuals who would like to take no more than a course or two and will be able to get the acknowledgement for their ongoing training in early childhood education. These 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 Classes Begin August 25, 2025
Asynchronous Only Online Classes
Dates: August 25 – October 18, 2025 (8 weeks)
These classes do not meet on Zoom
1. EDU 301 - Child Growth and Development (4.0 semester units)
2. EDU 307 - Introduction to Working with Young Children (4.0 semester units)
Synchronous/Asynchronous Online Classes
Dates: August 25 – December 19, 2025 (1 semester long)
These classes will meet every other Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 PM PT / 7:30-9:30 PM ET via Zoom.**
1. EDU 304 – Collaboration and Adaptations for Special Needs in ECE (week A)
2. EDU 301 – Child Growth and Development (week B)
3. EDU 308 – Cognitive Development (week A)
4. EDU 306 – Language and Literacy Development in ECE (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