Early Childhood Studies, B.A. for the AA-T (TMC) Degree Only

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(For students completing Early Childhood Education AA-T degree)

Students who have completed the approved Early Childhood Education AA-T Transfer Degree program are eligible to graduate in 60 units. The exact pathway to complete the major will also depend on the specific AA-T curriculum. The CI Early Childhood Studies major has been modified to ensure AA-T students graduate within 60 units. As a result, it is imperative that students meet with an academic advisor for assistance with following the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC).

Students electing to add an additional degree objective, such as a second major or minor, will not be guaranteed graduation within 60 units.

Summary of Units:

Lower Division Major Requirements	12-13
Upper Division Major Requirements	46
Additional General Education and other Graduation Requirements	61-62
Total Units	120

Lower Division Requirements - 12-13 units

ECS 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Units: 3
ECS 150 - Foundations Of Child And Adolescent Development (Cross-listed as PSY 150) Units: 3
ECS 221 - Child, Family and Community in California in the 21st Century Units: 3

Spanish College Level - 3-4 units

Select one from the following:

SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I Units: 4
SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II Units: 4
SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Units: 4
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Units: 4
SPAN 211 - Spanish For Heritage Speakers I Units: 4
SPAN 212 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II Units: 4
SPAN 301 - Advanced Spanish Grammar And Composition I Units: 3
SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish Grammar And Composition II Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements - 46 units

ECS 310 - Science Technology Engineering Art and Math in Early Childhood Units: 2
ECS 320 - Teaching And Learning Programs For Early Care And Development Units: 3
ECS 322 - Early Childhood Program Administration Units: 3
ECS 325 - Typical & Atypical Development: Birth - Age 8 Units: 3
ECS 456 - Family and Community Engagement Units: 3
ECS 460 - Infant/Toddler Educaring: Learning and Assessment Units: 3
ECS 461 - Infant/Toddler Student Teaching & Seminar Units: 4
ECS 462 - Supporting Dual Language Learners: Context and Approaches Units: 3
ECS 463 - Creating and Supporting Reciprocal Family and Community Networks Units: 3
ECS 468 - Early Language Literacy and Math Development Ages 3-8: Multicultural/Multilingual Units: 3
ECS 470 - Teaching and Learning in Preschool/Primary: Integrated Curriculum and Assessment Units: 3
ECS 471 - Preschool/Primary Student Teaching & Seminar Units: 4
EDUC 412 - Equity, Diversity and Foundations of Schooling Units: 3
EDUC 475 - Language In Social Context (Cross-listed as ENGL 475) Units: 3
SPED 345 - Individuals with Disabilities in Society (Cross-listed as PSY 345) Units: 3

Additional General Education and other Graduation Requirements - 61-62 units

To graduate, students must complete 120 units minimum (40 units must be upper division) including all General Education (GE) and Graduation Requirements . The following areas must be included:

Additional Lower Division A-E (GE) Requirements not met within major; MATH 207 recommended to meet GE Area B3 for students not pursuing a Multiple Subject or Special Education Credential. MATH 207 will be more focused on mathematical concepts relevant to teaching young learners.
Nine units of Upper Division Interdisciplinary GE (UDIGE) courses, numbered 330-349 and 430-449. Six units may be within major, three units must be outside major (C or better grades)
Multicultural Requirement (C or better grade)
Language Requirement (C or better grade)
American Institutions Requirement
Free electives as needed to meet minimum units for graduation