Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
PROGRAM CODE: 2S36563
The Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, also called the ECE AS-T, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Early Childcare Education AS-T degree will be granted priority for admission as an Early Childcare Education major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies.
This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 24 units in the major, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students earn a grade of C or better in all major coursework. There are no additional graduation requirements. This degree is designed to prepare students for working with young children from birth through the age of 8 and for employment in child development programs, public and private pre-schools, and children's centers. The ECE AS-T requires a total of 24 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (24 units): | ||
| CDES 115 F | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum | 3 |
| CDES 120 F | Child Development | 3 |
| CDES 122 F | Principles of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDES 125 F | Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development | 3 |
| CDES 201 F | Child in the Home and Community | 3 |
| CDES 210 F | Anti-Bias Perspective and Diversity Seminar | 3 |
| CDES 215 F | Health, Safety, Food, and Nutrition for Children | 3 |
| CDES 225 F | Early Childhood Student Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Outcome 1: Know and understand the established as well as recent theories of child development.
Outcome 2: Analyze and challenge issues of bias that children, individuals and families experience.
Outcome 3: Analyze and think critically about the teacher's comprehensive role in early learning and development settings.
Outcome 4: Evaluate the interrelationships of the child, family, school and greater community.
Outcome 5: Assess and apply human development theory to observation and practice.
Outcome 6: Design quality early childhood programs and curriculum.
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