Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree Program

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Child and Adolescent Development	60 units
Elementary Teacher Education	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Early Childhood Education	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education	27 units
Inclusion Support	10 units
Multilingual Learner Teaching	10 units
Youth and After School	27 units
Preparation/Specialization Information
Child Development Permits and Areas of Specialization	N/A

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Education and Human Development program with the ECE certificate are prepared for positions in the Early Care and Education field as teachers, family child care providers and para professionals in elementary school settings. Graduates with an ECE AS degree are prepared for positions as head teachers, master teachers, and site supervisors.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Communicate their understanding of education and human development concepts through written, oral and visual presentations in various professional and academic contexts.
Demonstrate an understanding of education and human development theories, trends and needs of young children by developing and maintaining healthy, safe, respectful, challenging and culturally responsive learning environments.
Critically assess their own teaching and learning experiences through critical thinking and reflection that will guide and inform their practice.

Program Overview

The Education and Human Development program is designed to meet the needs of people planning for a career working with children from birth through school-age. Students in the program focus on current research, practical application and critical thinking in professional care settings. Children's growth, developmentally appropriate practice, cultural diversity, observational skills, family support and professional development within the various fields of education and human development are major components of the program.

Requirements

AS Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 27 units		Units
ECE. 201	Child Development	3 units
ECE. 210	Early Childhood Education Principles	3 units
ECE. 211	Early Childhood Education Curriculum	3 units
ECE. 212	Child, Family, and Community	3 units
ECE. 254	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3 units
ECE. 260	Children with Special Needs	3 units
ECE. 313	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3 units
ECE. 333	Observation and Assessment of Young Children	3 units
ECE. 366	Practicum in Early Childhood Education	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 27

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.