Early Childhood Studies, B.A. for the AA-T (TMC) Degree Only - 120 units

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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	44
Additional General Education and other Graduation Requirements	63-64
Total Units	120

Lower Division Requirements - 12-13 units

MATH 207 is recommended to meet GE Area B4 for students not pursuing a Multiple Subject or Special Education Credential. MATH 207 will be focused on mathematical concepts relevant to teaching young learners.

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

Complete 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 - 44 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 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
ECS 497 - Directed Study Units: 1-3
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

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

Additional lower division GE Area A-E requirements not met within the major
American Institutions Requirement
Language Requirement (C- or better grade)
Multicultural Perspectives (MP) Mission Pillar Requirement
Nine units of Upper Division General Education (UDGE) courses, one each in Areas UDGE-B, UDGE-C, and UDGE-D
Free electives as needed to meet minimum units for graduation