Students will prepare to work in early childhood settings (day care, preschool education and community education programs) and learn human development and cognitive skills associated with early childhood and Pre-K children. Students interested in transferring to a four-year education program should consult with an academic counselor.
Please see the Certificate of Achievement page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Total Requirements | 30 Units | |
| Program Requirements | 21 Units | |
| ECE 250 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 251 | Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 204 | Principles of Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECE 200 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Life Span Human Development | 3 |
| HDFS 232 | Diversity and the Young Child - a Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| Choose 1-3 credits from related courses in any of the following courses: ECE 231, HDFS 202, EDU 214, EDU 207, or PSY 233 | 3 | |
| General Education Requirements | 9 Units | |
| English/Communications Requirements: Recommended: ENG 100 or ENG 101 Must include a writing course | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirement: Recommended: Math 120 or higher | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |