Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
EDUC X 321.44
This online course covers how to plan and lead developmentally appropriate music activities for young children and how to incorporate music in your curriculum.
Typically Available
Fall
Spring
Duration
As few as 6 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $396.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Incorporate music and music activities for young children in your curriculum
Learn how to plan and lead developmentally appropriate music activities for young children
Design and implement classical, jazz, and multicultural music in the curriculum
About This Course
Instruction covers how to plan and lead developmentally appropriate music activities for young children. Students participate in rhythm, song, instrument, and movement activities that enhance children's participation in group "circle time" and independent music play experiences. Teaching strategies, environments, and material sources are explored through discussion and demonstration. Students may be required to observe young children. Applies toward Title 22 Regulations and Title 5 Child Development Permits; elective course for both the Early Childhood Lead Teacher Certificate and/or Early Childhood Administration Certificate. Letter grade of "C" or better required for California ECE Permits.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Digital Course Reader - Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education
This course applies toward the following programs
certificate
Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.
Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.
Early Childhood Education Administration
certificate
certificate
Learn the skills needed to take on Site Supervisor or Director roles in education programs serving children from birth to age five.
Learn the skills needed to take on Site Supervisor or Director roles in education programs serving children from birth to age five.