PROGRAM OF STUDY
Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
The E.C.E. program provides the course work required by the State of California Department of Social Services and for the Department of Education Child
Development Permit. It also provides a foundation for transfer to four-year programs in Child Development, Human Development or Early Childhood Education. A
broad range of employment opportunities are available by fulfilling the various certificate and degree requirements. Career options include infant-toddler specialist,
children's center teacher, family childcare provider, director or administrator in state-funded, public or private early care and education settings.
Cabrillo offers options for a degree in Early Childhood Education. The first option listed below is the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for
Transfer (A.S.-T), which is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees
are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. See Associate Degree for Transfer information in the Cabrillo College
Catalog. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the
CSU system. Specific lower division major preparation at four-year public institutions in California can be found at www.assist.org. Please see a counselor for
advisement for transfer to any four-year institutions.
The following is required for all A.A.-T or A.S.-T degrees:
Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
Minimum grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors
may require a higher GPA.
Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a letter grade of "C" or better, or a "P" if the course is taken on a "pass/no pass" basis. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
The second option fulfills requirements for a non-transferable A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education at Cabrillo College. Contact the Early Childhood Education Department for an appointment with a faculty program advisor and the Cabrillo counseling office for further program and
degree requirements.
Learning Outcomes
The Cabrillo College Core Competencies (with an emphasis in the study of Early Childhood Education: 1. Communication: Reading,
Writing, Listening, Speaking and/or Conversing 2. Critical Thinking and Information Competency: Analysis, Computation, Research,
Problem Solving 3. Global Awareness: An appreciation of Scientific Processes, Global Systems and Civics, and Artistic Variety. 4.
Personal Responsibility and Professional Development: Self-Management and Self-Awareness, Social and Physical Wellness,
Workplace Skills
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Completion of CSU or IGETC General Education Requirements
GE Units
37 - 39
Core Courses
(25 units)
ECE 31
ECE 32
ECE 34
ECE 51
ECE 52
ECE 53
ECE 54
ECE 59
Units
Child Growth and Development
Child, Family and Community
Observation and Assessment Methods in Early Childhood Education
Principles of Working with Young Children
Teaching in a Diverse Society
Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child
Early Childhood Education Practicum
Health, Safety, and Nutrition Issues in the Child Care Setting
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Electives
(0-2 units)
Any course numbered 1-99.
Note: ECE 31 and 32 are also general education courses.
Units
0-2
Total Units
60
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