Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Early Childhood Education
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 53 - 65
Term 1
15 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-14: Child Growth/Development | 3 | CDF-14 counts for CSU Chico US Diversity graduation requirement. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the major physical, psychosocial and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between developmental processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (C-ID CDEV 100). |
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| CDF-12: Child/Family/Community | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of the socialization of the developing child in today's society, emphasizing the important influences of family, community, school, and historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. (C-ID CDEV 110). |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| CSU Area E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends FN-2. | |
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| CSU Area C2 - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Department recommends SPAN-1 or ASL-1 for CSU Area C2. | |
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Notes:
This major is for those seeking a career in Early Childhood Education Administration. CSU Chico does not have an Early Childhood Education major. Majors at CSU East Bay, Sacramento State and Humboldt State are more similar.
Term 2
15 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSU Area B4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (Select One) | 3 - 5 | Recommended placement varies. Department recommends MATH-5 or MATH-18. | |
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| CDF-40: Observation/Assessment | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 This course focuses on the appropriate use of observation and assessment strategies to document development, growth and play while learning to join with families and professionals in promoting children's success. Multiple observational formats and assessment tools and methods are explored. This course includes 25.5 hours of lab observing children in an approved (Butte College or Mentor) early childhood program. (C-ID ECE 200). |
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| CDF-48: Teaching Young Children | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs and environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all children. Early Childhood Education career opportunities and preparation will be examined. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity. (C-ID ECE 120). |
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| CSU Area A1 - Oral Communication (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends CMST-2. | |
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| CSU Area D - Social Sciences (Select One) | 3 | Taking POS-2 or POS-12 within this area is recommended. If you select POS-2 or POS-12 it will also meet the US-2 and US-3 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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Term 3
13 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-57: Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 | CDF-57 satisfies the CSUC US Diversity graduation requirement. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the development of social identities in diverse societies including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms and teaching. Various classroom strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches supporting all children in becoming competent members of a diverse society. Course includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media and schooling. (C-ID ECE 230). |
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| CDF-63: Intro to ECE Curriculum | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age eight years. Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all young children using observation and assessment. An overview of learning domains includes: language, social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative. The course will provide the student the opportunity to develop, prepare, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum for young children. This course includes 25.5 hours of lab in an approved (Butte College or Mentor) program. (C-ID ECE 130). |
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| CSU Area A3 - Critical Thinking (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area B1 - Physical Science, B2 - Life Science, B3 - Laboratory Activity (Select One) | 1 - 5 | Department recommends BIOL-1 for CSU Area B2 & B3. | |
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| CSU Area C1 - Arts (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends ART-1 or MUS-1 for CSU Area C1. | |
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Term 4
10 - 15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF-78: ECE Practicum | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 40, CDF 63 This capstone course is a demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. This course includes fifty-one hours of participation with young children in an approved early childhood (Butte College or Mentor) program. (C-ID ECE 210). |
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| CDF-80: Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. This course will focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. (C-ID ECE 220). |
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| CSU Area B1 - Physical Science, B2 - Life Science, B3 - Laboratory Activity (Select One) | 1 - 5 | Department recommends PSC-10. Any choice must have a B3 lab component if not taken in semester 3. | |
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| CSU Area C - Arts and Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-26 or ECON-20, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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