Student Pathway 2021−2022 Early Childhood Education AS-T

Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

Majoring in Child Development prepares students for jobs in a variety of early care and education settings as well as in 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.

Program Contact: Elizabeth Romero, Sallie Turpen, Heather Boynton
Program Counselor: Rachel Moring-Garcia

Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
ECE1/Chdev 1 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Major Core
ECE2/Chdev 39 Child Growth and Development 3 Major Core CSU GE Area D/E | IGETC Area 4
English 1A/1AH Reading and Composition 4 CSUGE A2 | IGECT 1B
Visit the Writing Center
Communications 1/1H Public Speaking 3 CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1C
CSUGE C1 | IGETC 3A Arts 3 Recommended – Art 2 Or Music 12 – Other course options available
Semester Units: 16
  • Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student education Plan (SEP)
  • Attend Child Development Career Workshop

Semester 2:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
ECE 3/Chdev 3 Introduction to Curriculum* 3 Class has lab at campus lab school (18 hours)
Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis.
Major Core
ECE 4/Chdev 30 Child, Family and Community 3 Major Core CSU GE Area D | IGETC Area 4
Math 11/Stat 7 or Math 10A** Elementary Statistics or Contemporary Mathematics 4/3 CSUGE B4 – Math 11/Stat 7 or Math 10A
**Math 10A will not meet IGETC Area 2 **
Visit the Tutorial Center
CSU GE A3 | IGETC 1B Critical Thinking 3 Recommended – English 3 – Other course options available
Political Science 2/2H American Government 3 CSUGE Area D | IGETC Area 4
Semester Units: 15/16
  • Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
  • Apply for Teacher I – Certificate of Achievement

Semester 3:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
ECE 5/Chdev 20 Observation and Assessment* 3 Pre-req – ECE 1, 2, and 3
Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis.
Major Core
ECE 6/Chdev 6 Health Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education 3 Major Core
Biol 10/10L or Biol 3 Introduction to Life Science 4 CSU GE B2 & B3 | IGETC 5B & 5C
Sociology 32 Courtship/Marriage/Divorce 3 CSU GE Area D/E | IGETC Area 4
History 11 or
History 12/12H		 History of the United States to 1877 or
History of the United States since 1865		 3 CSUGE Area C2/D
IGETC Area 3B/4
Semester Units: 13

  • Apply to Transfer schools

    CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary

  • Apply for Teacher II – Certificate of Achievement

Semester 4:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
ECE 7/Chdev 15 Diversity and Culture in Early Child Care and Education Programs 3 Major Core
ECE 8/Chdev 37A Early Childhood Practicum* 3 Class has a weekly lab at the campus lab school (48 hours)
Pre-req – ECE 1, 2, 3, and 5
Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis.
Major Core
Geography 1 Physical Geography 3 CSU GE B1 | IGETC 5A
CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B Humanities 3-4 Select 1 course from CSU GE C2 or IGETC 3B to fill this area
CSU GE C1/C2 | IGETC 3A/3B Additional Arts or Humanities Course 3-4 Select 1 course from CSU GE C1/C2 or IGETC 3A/3B to fill this area
Semester Units: 15-18
  • Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
  • Apply for Teacher III – Certificate of Achievement
  • Students will be eligible to apply for Teacher Permit from the CA Commission on Teaching – After Graduation
  • Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!