The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education (A.S. in Early Childhood Education) is designed to prepare students to qualify for a variety of permits issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, State of California. These include a Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Program Director permit. Receiving an A.S. in Early Childhood Education also meets the requirement to teach in a National Head Start Program. Possible career options are: Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, Parent Educator, Program Director, and Early Intervention Assistant.
Major Core Requirements (26 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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CHST001 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 units |
CHST002 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
CHST005 | Diversity - Childhood and Culture | 3 units |
CHST035 | Practicum in Early Childhood Education | 3 units |
CHST035A | Field Experience in Early Childhood Education | 2 units |
CHST063 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
CHST066 | Child Safety, Health and Nutrition | 3 units |
CHST080 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 units |
CHST087 | Observation and Assessment | 3 units |
Major Electives (12 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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CHST034A | Introduction to the Child With Special Needs | 3 units |
CHST034C | Guidance and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors | 3 units |
CHST053 | Contemporary Education in a Changing Society | 3 units |
CHST058 | EC Language and Literacy Curriculum | 3 units |
CHST059 | EC Music and Movement Curriculum | 3 units |
CHST060 | Early Childhood STEM Curriculum | 3 units |
CHST064 | Supervision and Administration I | 3 units |
CHST065 | Supervision and Administration II | 3 units |
CHST067 | EC Creative Arts Curriculum | 3 units |
CHST070 | Infant-Toddler Development & Care | 3 units |
CHST085 | Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Programs | 3 units |
CHST088A | The Outdoor Environment | 1 unit |
Total Major Units: 38 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of 极速六合彩历史开奖记录, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.