Roadmap Transfer - 2 year: Early Childhood Studies, B.A. Transfer Model Curriculum Only

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) prepares CI students to work effectively with young children from birth through eight years of age and their families. Our program develops the knowledge and skills necessary to work with the youngest community members, including the embedding of substantive training in language acquisition and literacy for early childhood Dual Language Learners across the program. In completing the major, ECS students acquire the competencies to serve both typically and atypically developing young children within the natural settings of home, community, and schools.

Note: This Roadmap is subject to change based on course needs and scheduling.

Year 1 - 30 units

Fall Junior - 15 units

CHS 331 - Interdisciplinary Writing in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Offered in Fall only
ECS 330 - Play in the Lives of Children Units: 3
ECS 330 and ECS 335 must be taken concurrently
ECS 335 - Early Intervention and Inclusion Units: 3
ECS 355 - Foundations of STEAM Learning in Early Childhood Units: 3
EDUC 349 - Chicana/os, Latina/os, and Education (Cross-listed as CHS 349) Units: 3
Double counts with UDGE-4
Recommendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Junior - 15 units

ECS 345 - Latinx Children’s Literature (Cross-listed as CHS 345) Units: 3
ECS 350 - Early Language and Literacy in Multilingual Classrooms in PK, TK, and Early Elementary Units: 3
ECS 350 and ECS 360 must be taken concurrently
ECS 360 - Young Dual Language Learners Units: 3
UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit Units: 3
Recommended: EDUC 343
Complete one of the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- MATH 308 is recommended for students planning to pursue a credential.
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement
- Make sure to complete the Student Teaching Application to be eligible for student teaching part one
- Senior standing is required for any ECS 400 level courses

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

ECS 460 - Infant/Toddler Educaring: Learning and Assessment Units: 3
ECS 461 - Early Childhood Student Teaching I: Infant/Toddlers Units: 3
ECS 465 - Global Families and Diverse Communities Units: 3
ECS 484 - Early Childhood Teacher Well-Being, Mindfulness, and Professionalism Units: 3
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 3B Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Note: the major requires completion of a Spanish course, 3 units. Take the course only if still needed. Otherwise, the program recommends ECS 455 or a free elective.
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Make sure to complete the Student Teaching Application to be eligible for student teaching part two
- ECS TMC majors are not required to complete ECS 455, ECS 473, or ECS 475. However, students are strongly encouraged to consider these courses, if space permits, as they provide valuable opportunities to build advanced skills and broaden knowledge in the major

Spring Senior - 15 units

ECS 450 - Child Guidance and Classroom Environments: Preschool/TK/Early Elementary Units: 3
ECS 480 - Teaching Math and Science through Funds of Knowledge: PK, TK, Early Elementary Units: 3
ECS 486 - Early Childhood Student Teaching II: PK/TK Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Take the course only if still needed. Otherwise, the program recommends ECS 473, ECS 475, or a free elective.
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350 (Recommended CHS/HIST 350). Take the course only if still needed. Otherwise, the program recommends ECS 473, ECS 475, or a free elective.
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest in March