Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer 2021-2022

(MAJOR #C.5605.AS-T)

Majoring in Child Development prepares students for jobs in a variety of early care and education settings as well asin related fields working with children and families. The Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at the CSU campus.

Major requirements (24 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:

Required Core:
Course Course Description Units C-ID
ECE 1 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 ECE 120
ECE 2 Child Growth and Development 3 CDEV 100
ECE 3 Introduction to Curriculum 3 ECE 130
ECE 4 Child, Family, and Community 3 CDEV 110
ECE 5 Observations and Assessment 3 ECE 200
ECE 6 Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE 220
ECE 7 Diversity and Culture in Early Care and Education Programs 3 ECE 200
ECE 8 Early Childhood Practicum 3 ECE 210

Total units for major does not include required general education or pre-requisite courses.

Additional Information

Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics, and multiple influences on development of all children birth to age eight as related to high-quality care and education of young children.

  2. Analyze, demonstrate, and evaluated effective practice in working with young children.

  3. Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.

  4. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity, and self-confidence.

  5. Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that demonstrate understanding and knowledge, deepening the commitment to Early Care and Education profession.

To obtain the Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, students must complete the following requirements:

  1. Certification of either the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU version) is required.
  2. CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC advisory sheets are available in Student Services, AC2 #133.
  3. A minimum of 60 CSU-transferrable units with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better must be completed.

To see what CSU campuses accept this degree go to icangotocollege.com

Faculty Advisor(s): Romero, Turpen, Boynton

2021-2022 Child Development Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer PDF