The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree is designed to provide the lower division major courses to transfer to a California State University and earn a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Human Development or Early Childhood Education. This program focuses on the theories and developmentally appropriate inclusive practices for educating children from birth to age eight. Study in the major includes coverage of child development and socialization, observation and assessment, curriculum development, culturally and linguistically appropriate teaching, as well as excellent health, safety, and nutrition practices in early care and education. This degree prepares students for teaching in early care and education settings as well as transfer.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn this Early Childhood Education AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P").
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), which requires a minimum of 34 units; and
- Completion of a minimum 60 Cal-GETC transferrable semester units with a minimum “C” grade required in each course. A “C” is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale.
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution and major in Early Childhood Education should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| CD 105 | Child Growth and Development 1 | 3 |
| or CD 105H | Child Growth and Development - Honors | |
| CD 108 | Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| or CD 185 | Infant/Toddler Growth and Development | |
| CD 111 | Observation and Assessment in Child Development | 3 |
| CD 113 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CD 114 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CD 115 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CD 126 | Child, Family, and the Community | 3 |
| CD 138 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD 205 | Child Development Practicum / Field Experience | 4 |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 28 | |
| Total Units That May Be Double Counted | 3 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units | 34 | |
| Elective Units | 1 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete the following General Education (GE) pattern:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on development of children birth to age eight as related to high quality care and education of young children.
- Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.
- Analyze and apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children's social learning, identity and self-confidence.
- Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their communities.
- Analyze and apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that demonstrate understanding and knowledge, deepening the commitment to the Early Care and Education profession.
- Analyze, describe and use inclusive, equitable, antibias and antiracist teaching practices and family interactions for working with children and families.