Business Division
Degree S0401
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer requires students to critically analyze child development theory, developmentally appropriate approaches, and instructional strategies that positively influence children鈥檚 learning and development.
Students explore the importance of developmental domains and use their knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful curriculum and environments that promote comprehensive developmental learning outcomes for children. Child observation, documentation, and assessment are explored as essential practices in order to develop effective curriculum and interventions. The California Title 22 regulations, standards, and policies required for early care and education 糖心Vlog传媒 are examined. Ethical guidelines, professional practices, and advocacy are assessed to inform future practitioners of standards in the early childhood profession. The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree qualifies students for transfer to a California State University (CSU) to complete a Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related majors.
To earn an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU including the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 units or more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A 鈥淧鈥 (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.
Required Courses
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
颁贬尝顿听1 | Child, Family, School and Community | |
颁贬尝顿听5 | Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 1 | |
颁贬尝顿听6 | Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 1 | |
颁贬尝顿听11 | Child and Adolescent Development 1 | |
颁贬尝顿听50 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | |
颁贬尝顿听64 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children | |
颁贬尝顿听66 | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment 2 | |
颁贬尝顿听66L | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory 2 | |
2 | |
颁贬尝顿听67 &补尘辫;听67L | Early Childhood Education Practicum and Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory | |
辞谤听颁贬尝顿听86 &补尘辫;听颁贬尝顿听87 | Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar and Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience |