Early Childhood Studies, B.A. for the AS-T (Transfer Model Curriculum) Degree Only - 120 units

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

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

To meet this goal, students should review the applicable Academic Roadmap. After applying to and being admitted to CI, students should review their CI Academic Requirements Report (or CARR) and Degree Planner, and may contact Academic Advising and/or a faculty advisor for assistance with following the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC).

Students should be aware that if they elect to change majors or add an additional degree objective, such as an option, minor, or second major, they will likely exceed the 60-unit guarantee. If they choose to do this, students may seek help from an academic advisor regarding planning how to incorporate any additional required units/courses.

For more information on Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs), visit ICanGoToCollege.com and the CSU’s ADT webpage.

Summary of Units:

Lower Division Major Requirements	12-13
Upper Division Major Requirements	43
General Education and Graduation Requirements	64-65
Total Units	120

Lower Division Requirements - 12-13 units

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

ECS 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Units: 3
ECS 150 - Child Development and Learning in Diverse Contexts Units: 3
ECS 221 - Child and Family in Diverse Communities in California Units: 3
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: 3
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Units: 3
SPAN 211 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I Units: 3
SPAN 212 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements - 43 units

Note: MATH 308 is recommended to meet UDGE-B for students pursuing a Multiple Subject or Special Education Credential.

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 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
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 Units: 3
Complete two from the following:

Note: Students will complete two student teaching experiences in their senior year. For students who are employed 35+ hours in an early childhood site that has a current MOU with the program, ECS 481 is an option for one semester to substitute for either ECS 461 or ECS 471. Consent of Chair is required for ECS 481.
ECS 461 - Infant/Toddler Student Teaching & Seminar Units: 4
ECS 471 - Preschool/Primary Student Teaching & Seminar Units: 4
ECS 481 - Student Teaching (10 Day) and Seminar Units: 4

General Education and Graduation Requirements - B.A.

To graduate, students must complete 120 units minimum (21 units must be upper division), including the following General Education Requirements (GE) and Graduation Requirements not met within the major:

American Institutions Requirements
GE Requirements
- General Education Area A-F Requirements
- Upper Division General Education (UDGE) Requirements (minimum of 3 units in each Area: UDGE-B , UDGE-C , and UDGE-D )
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) (C- or better grade)
Language Requirement (C- or better grade)
Multicultural Perspectives (MP) Requirement
Free electives as needed to meet minimum units for graduation