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The Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is a 60-unit degree program designed to prepare students to transfer and study child development, human development, early childhood education, liberal studies, family and consumer science, sociology, and family studies. The program, which requires 25 units of lower-division work in child development is combined with the California State University General Education pattern of 40-42 units. Up to 6 units may be double-counted toward the 25 unit major coursework in the CSU GE pattern so the degree can be achieved in 60 units. Students will be prepared to take upper-division courses their first semester after transferring. Typically, students who complete this program will be able to complete their upper-division coursework in only two additional years.The Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer also prepares students for entry and mid-level career options in child care, preschool education, special education, and before-and after school programs. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to apply for the Teacher level permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students will complete lower-division courses in child growth and development, principles and practices in early childhood education, curriculum, observation, assessment, child/family/ community relationships, diversity, health and safety, and a culminating student teaching practicum.Program learning outcomes - 1. Obtain, maintain and advance in permit licensure and/or prepare for upper-division transfer through appropriate academic preparation. 2. Apply critical thinking to research, observe, assess, evaluate, and synthesize early learning and child development information. 3. Utilize effective written and verbal communication techniques to ensure optimum communication with children, families, and professional colleagues. 4. Select, develop, and or use equipment, curriculum, assessment, materials, technology and or environments that are cultural relevant and developmentally appropriate.
