Certificate & Degree Details

• Early Childhood Education AS-T Degree

  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’s 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 programs 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 “P” (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
  Core Courses		24
  CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community
  CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 1
  CHLD 6	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 1
  CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development 1
  CHLD 50	Teaching in a Diverse Society
  CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children
  CHLD 66	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment 2
  CHLD 66L	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory 2
  Choose one of the following sequences: 2
  CHLD 67 & 67L	Early Childhood Education Practicum and Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory
  or CHLD 86 & CHLD 87	Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar and Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience
  Total Units for Major		24
  General Education (Cal-GETC) units 3		34
  Total Units		60

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  Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

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  Students must provide documentation of influenza, pertussis (TDap), and measles immunization, as well as TB clearance, as required by SB792 prior to being permitted to enroll in this class. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at Child Development Center

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  Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

• Child Development AS Degree

  Business Division
  Degree S1315
  This program provides a theoretical framework and practical experience developing skills necessary to work directly in preschool classrooms. Graduates can be employed at the teacher or master teacher level. The program develops students’ skills and abilities in observation and assessing, planning and executing activities, and classroom management based on developmentally appropriate practices. Degree requirements exceed the identified eight (8) courses for transfer by requiring additional practical experience and curriculum courses.

  This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
  CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 2	3
  CHLD 6	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 2	3
  CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development 2	3
  CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children	3
  CHLD 66	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment 1	2
  CHLD 66L	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory 1	1
  CHLD 68	Introduction to Children With Special Needs 2	3
  CHLD 69	Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar	2
  CHLD 91	Early Childhood Development Field Work 1	1
  CHLD 84	Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings	3
  Choose one of the following sequences:		3
  CHLD 67	Early Childhood Education Practicum 1
  CHLD 67L	Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory 1
  OR
  CHLD 86	Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar
  CHLD 87	Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience 1
  Choose two courses from the following list		6
  CHLD 61	Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children
  CHLD 62	Music and Motor Development for Young Children
  CHLD 63	Math and Science for Young Children
  Total Units		36

  Note: These courses are acceptable for the Child Development requirements leading to the Child Development Permit.

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  Students must provide documentation of influenza, pertussis (TDap), and measles immunization, as well as TB clearance, as required by SB792 prior to being permitted to enroll in this class. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at Child Development Center.

  ²

  Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.