The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) degree meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Graduates of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education qualify through academic preparation and field experience for work in childcare centers, daycare facilities, infant, toddler and preschool centers, and other programs serving young children. They are able to use instructional techniques, which promote cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in children. After completing the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students will be eligible for the Teacher Level of the State of California Child Development Permit, and qualify for employment as teachers or site supervisors in government and privately funded early care and education programs. In addition to working in childcare related facilities, the AS-T in Early Childhood Education also provides a foundation for students pursuing baccalaureate study in early care and education; child psychology; children, youth, and family services; child advocacy; social work and other social sciences.

1st Semester Courses:

• FCS 070 - Child Development

• ECE 107 - Child, Family, and Community

• ECE 108 - Health, Safety and Nutrition in Child Care (3 units)

2nd Semester Courses:

• ECE 102 - Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children

• ECE 020 - Observation and Assessment Methods in ECE (3 units)

• ECE 101 - Introduction to Curriculum

• ECE 101B - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (3 units)

• ECE 147 - Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society (3 units)

Plus an additional 6 units from the following:

• ECE 016 - Storytelling for Children (2 units)

• ECE 017 - Literacy Development in Children (2 units)

• ECE 018 - Children’s Literature (2 units)

• ECE 020 - Observation and Assessment Methods in ECE (3 units)

• ECE 106 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Programs I (3 units)

• ECE 110 - Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood Programs II (3 units)

• ECE 145 - The Child with Special Needs (3 units)

• ECE 146 - Child Guidance and Discipline (2 units)

• ECE 147 - Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society (3 units)

• ECE 191 - Infant Toddler Development (3 units)

• ECE 195 - The School Age Child: Development, Behavior, Curriculum (3 units)

• FCS 019 - Nutrition (3 units)

• PSYCH - 010 General Psychology (3 units)

Plus General Education requirement:

• CSU GE Pattern or IGETC GE Pattern for CSU Pattern (37 or 39 units)

The Teacher Certificate of Achievement – Level 2 (24 units) fulfills the ECE requirements for the Child Development Teacher permit. To qualify for the Child Development Teacher permit issued by the California Department of Education, students will also need an additional *16 units from approved General Education (GE) courses. The Child Development Teacher permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Associate Teacher, a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

In order to receive this certificate, these courses should be taken in each semester:

1st Semester Courses:

• FCS 070 - Child Development

• ECE 107 - Child, Family, and Community

• ECE 108 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Child Care

2nd Semester Courses:

• ECE 102 - Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children

• ECE 101 - Introduction to Curriculum

• ECE 020 - Observation and Assessment Methods in ECE

• ECE 101B - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (must be taken at San José City College)

Plus an additional 3 units from the following:

• ECE 104 Art and Creativity for Children (3 units)

• ECE 105 Language Development for Young Children (3 units)

• ECE 109 Music, Movement, and Rhythm Activities for Children (3 units)

• ECE 146 Child Guidance and Discipline (2 units)

• ECE 147 Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society (3 units)

• ECE 191 Infant Toddler Development (3 units)

The Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement – Level 3 (32 units) fulfills the ECE requirements for the Child Development Master Teacher permit. To qualify for the Master Teacher permit issued by the California Department of Education, students will also need an additional *16 units from approved GE courses. The Child Development Master Teacher permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise teachers, teacher associates, assistants and aides. The permit also authorizes the holder to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development.

In order to receive this certificate, these courses should be taken in each semester:

1st Semester Courses:

• FCS 070 - Child Development

• ECE 107 - Child, Family, and Community

• ECE 108 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Child Care

• ECE 142 - Supervising Adults – The Mentor Teacher

2nd Semester Courses:

• ECE 102 - Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children

• ECE 101 - Introduction to Curriculum

• ECE 020 - Observation and Assessment Methods in ECE

• ECE 101B - Practicum in Early Childhood Education (must be taken at San José City College)

PLUS an additional 3 units from any of the following:

• ECE 016 - Storytelling for Children (2 units)

• ECE 017 - Literacy Development in Children (2 units)

• ECE 018 - Children's Literature (2 units)

• ECE 104 - Art and Creativity for Children (3 units)

• ECE 105 - Language Development for Young Children (3 units)

• ECE 109 - Music, Movement, and Rhythm Activities for Children (3 units)

• ECE 146 - Child Guidance and Discipline (2 units)

• ECE 147 - Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society (3 units)

• ECE 191 - Infant Toddler Development (3 units)

• ECE 192 - Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers (3 units)

Plus an additional 6 unduplicated units from the following specializations: (Note: Courses in each specialization should be taken together)

• Specialization 1: Bilingual/Bi-cultural Development

  • • ECE 105 - Language Development for Young Children (3 units)

    • ECE 147 - Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society (3 units)

• Specialization 2: Curriculum

  • • ECE 104 - Art and Creativity for Children (3 units)

    • ECE 109 - Music, Movement, and Rhythm Activities for Children (3 units)

• Specialization 3: Inclusion

  • • ECE 145 - The Child with Special Needs (3 units)

    • ECE 149 - Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Program (3 units)

• Specialization 4: Infant Toddler

  • • ECE 191 - Infant Toddler Development (3 units)

    • ECE 192 - Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers (3 units)

• Specialization 5: Language and Literacy

  • • ECE 016 - Storytelling for Children (2 units)

    • ECE 017 - Literacy Development in Children (2 units)

    • ECE 018 - Children’s Literature (2 units)

• Specialization 6: Music and Movement

  • • DANCE 004 - Dance Pedagogy: Teaching Children Dance (3 units)

    • ECE 109 - Music, Movement, and Rhythm Activities for Children (3 units)

• Specialization 7: School Age

  • • ECE 195 - The School Age Child: Development, Behavior, Curriculum Activities (3 units)

    • EDUC 010 - Introduction to Education in a Multicultural Society (3 units)