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The Early Childhood Education degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and instruction that will promote their understanding of the child’s development from birth through age eight. Classes will prepare students to understand and successfully interact with children, and to enter a variety of professions serving children and their families. Many of the instructors in this program currently manage their own schools, therefore providing practical information and experience as well as teaching an excellent theoretical basis. Experience in the field is required through coursework to provide a solid and thorough educational experience. The ECE program offers coursework required by the State of California Department of Social Services and for licensing by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the Child Development Permit. See box to the right for the specific coursework and requirements.

A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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B. REQUIRED COURSES

40.0 UNITS DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:

B.1. All courses from the following (32 units)

ECE 100 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children (4)

ECE 101 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (4)

ECE 102 Child and Adolescent Growth and Development (4)

ECE 103 Child, Family, and Community (4)

ECE 110 Introduction to Curriculum (4)

ECE 124 Observation and Assessment (4)

ECE 126 Teaching in a Diverse Society (4)

ECE 202 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs: Field Experience (4)

B.2. Select two courses (8 units)

ECE 109 Language and Literacy for Young Children (4)

ECE 120 Creative Experiences for Young Children (4)

ECE 121 Math and Science Experiences for Young Children (4)

ECE 125 Positive Child Guidance (4)

ECE 127 Infants and Toddlers: Development and Care (4)

ECE 129 The Exceptional Child (4)

ECE 203 Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education (4)

ECE 204 Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education (4)

C. Elective units to bring the total to 90.

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To obtain the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree, students must complete the following: 
1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the 
following:
(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education -Breadth Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

A. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
See current catalog for details.

B. REQUIRED COURSES
32 units distributed as follows:

All courses from the following (32 units):
ECE 100 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children (4)
ECE 101 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (4)
ECE 102/PSY 102 Child and Adolescent Growth and Development (4)
ECE 103 Child, Family, and Community (4)
ECE 110 Introduction to Curriculum (4)
ECE 124 Observation and Assessment (4)
ECE 126 Teaching in a Diverse Society (4)
ECE 202 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs: Field Experience (4)

C. ELECTIVE UNITS to bring the total to 90.

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A. REQUIRED COURSES:

All courses from the following (32 units):
ECE 100 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children (4)
ECE 101 Practices and Principles of Teaching Young Children (4)
ECE 102/PSY 102 Child and Adolescent Growth and Development (4)
ECE 103 Child, Family, and Community (4)
ECE 110 Introduction to Curriculum (4)
ECE 124 Observation and Assessment (4)
ECE 126 Teaching in a Diverse Society (4)
ECE 202 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs: Field Experience (4)

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