The Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) provide students with general understanding of the main developmental theories as they pertain to the development, care, and education of young children. Additionally, students will have the capacity to evaluate and plan curriculum and environments for children based on observation of their physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative characteristics.
- Prepares students for transfer to a CSU to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education or Child and Adolescent Studies.
- Completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, along with priority admission to California State University, Fullerton, in the Child and Adolescent Development major. See SAC course catalog for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (A.S.-T) degrees.
- Contact one of our Education Counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your early childhood education profession, incuding specific course requirements for your transfer institution (714-564-6254).
Students are encouraged to add a certificate program to their course of study.
Course Requirements
Child Development 107 | Child Growth and Development (DS1) | 3 | Fall, Spring |
Child Development 108 | Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development (DS3) | 3 | Fall, Spring |
Child Development 110 | Child, Family, and Community (DS2) |
3 | Fall, Spring |
Child Development 111A | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (DS3)
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3 | Fall, Spring |
Child Development 111B | Introduction to Curriculum for Young Children (DS3)
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3 | Fall, Spring |
Child Development 112 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Children (DS7)
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3 | Fall, Spring |
Child Development 221 | Living and Teaching in a Diverse Society (DS3)
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3 | Fall, Spring |
Child Development 298A | Practicum in Early Childhood Programs (DS3)
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3.5 | Fall, Spring |
