Early Childhood Education for Transfer, AS-T

Students majoring in Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T in Early Childhood) build a strong theoretical and practical background working with preschool-age-children and their families. Students learn ways of meeting the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive needs of the young child. The program prepares students for immediate employment working as teachers or aides in childcare or other early childhood care-giving environments and provides a foundation of understanding and skills for those interested in careers providing services to children and families.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AS-T in Early Childhood degree students must:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses.
Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.
Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major.
Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Knows and understands young children’s characteristics and needs.
Use developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments.
Knows and understands the multiple influences on development and learning.
Knows about and understands family and community characteristics.
Support and engage families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
Understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment.

Potential Careers

Associate Teacher in Early Childhood
Master Teacher in Early Childhood
Teacher in Early Childhood

Complete the following courses:

HD 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 Units
OR
PSYC 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 Units
HD 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD - CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY 3 Units
OR
SOC 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD - CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY 3 Units
HD 101 OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN 3 Units
HD 110 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 3 Units
HD 115 INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM 3 Units
HD 130 TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY 3 Units
HD 150 HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION OF CHILDREN 3 Units
HD 181 PRACTICUM: EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS 3 Units

Total Units Required: 24

* HD 7/PSYC 7 and HD 15/SOC 15 are cross-listed courses. Area credit given in one area only.

To earn the associate for transfer degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree for transfer graduation requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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Early Childhood Education for Transfer, AS-T

Complete the following courses:

Total Units Required: 24

To earn the associate for transfer degree:

Third-party credentialing: