Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T)
Students completing the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for transfer will be able to seamlessly transfer into the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in similar majors. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation for the field of Early Childhood Education through the study of facts, principles and theories in early childhood education and foundations of best teaching practices for educators in child development. Students will acquire skills and abilities in child development theory, licensing regulations, health, safety, and nutrition; they will achieve skills needed for employment in the early childhood workforce. This degree is aligned with the California Child Development permit matrix.
Program Outcomes
- Identify the major theories and/or principles of Early Childhood Education.
- Plan and implement a teaching day in a licensed child development facility at an approved site.
- Demonstrate application of professional behaviors and ethical standards in a licensed child development facility at an approved site.
Transfer & Career Opportunities
This Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for similar degrees for all CSU campuses. Most common career opportunities with a baccalaureate degree include: Educator or Administrator in early childhood programs (i.e., infant/toddler, preschool, school age), Special Education Teacher, paraprofessional in State Preschool and K-12 school districts, Program Manager of child development programs in single and/or multiple sites, Family Support Services Worker, parent educator, special education instructional assistant, behavior interventionist, case manager, etc.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 37-39 | |
| Select one of the following General Education patterns: | ||
California State University General Education (CSU-GE) * | ||
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) ** | ||
| + | ||
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 24 | |
| CHLD 039 | Child Growth and Development * | 3 |
| CHLD 042 | Child, Family, and Community * | 3 |
| CHLD 126 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CHLD 140 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CHLD 141 | Practicum In Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHLD 148 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| CHLD 149 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHLD 158 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 3-5 | |
Select additional transferable courses numbered 1-199 to achieve 60 units. | ||
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meets General Education requirement and 6 units may be double counted above in 1A (CSU GE).
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6 units may be double counted above in 1B (IGETC-CSU). IGETC-CSU requires completion of IGETC AREA 1C.
The Associate in Science Degree for Transfer requirements include completion of the 60 unit program defined above with at least 12 units taken in residence at College of the Sequoias with a "C" (2.0) average and a "C" or better grade in all required major and unrestricted electives courses (see Transfer Information and Requirements for additional details).