Early Childhood Education
Students will prepare to work in early childhood settings (day care, preschool education and community education programs) and learn human development and cognitive skills associated with early childhood and Pre-K children. Students interested in transferring to a four-year education program should consult with an academic advisor.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Total Requirements | 30 Units | |
| Program Requirements | 21 Units | |
| ECE 250 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 251 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 204 | Principles of Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECE 200 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Life Span Human Development | 3 |
| HDFS 232 | Diversity and the Young Child - a Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits units from the following program electives: ECE 231, HDFS 202, EDU 214, EDU 207, or PSY 233 |
3 | |
| General Education Requirements | 9 Units | |
| English/Communications Requirements: Recommended: ENG 100 or ENG 101 Must include a writing course |
3 | |
| Mathematics Requirement: Recommended: Math 120 or higher |
3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
Please see the Certificate of Achievement page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.