Early Childhood Education – Associate in Science Degree for Transfer to CSU


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1305.00

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer Degree introduces students to the study of child development, which includes the understanding of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through age eight. Aside from being well prepared to continue their studies at a California State University in Child Development or Early Childhood Studies, students who complete the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer Degree can pursue a wide variety of careers including infant/toddler care, preschool teaching (including Head Start), transitional kindergarten through third grade teaching, elementary and secondary education, early childhood special education, program administration, school counseling, child psychology, child advocacy, social work, and community and social services. The Child Development Program at Pasadena City College also offers specialized Child Development Certificates of Achievement that can prepare students to apply for Child Development Permits from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Please visit the following link https://pasadena.edu/academics/divisions/social-sciences/areas-of-study/teacher-preparation/child-development/index.php for more information.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Interpret historical, theoretical, and ethical teaching practices as defined within the fields of child development, early childhood education, special education, and education inclusive of the diverse population as represented in Los Angeles County.
  • Identify the underlying theoretical perspective in forming a teaching and professional philosophy.
  • Integrate understanding of children's development to maintain healthy, safe, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of classroom teaching strategies to improve teaching practices for all children, including the application of a variety of effective approaches, strategies, and techniques supporting positive relationships.

Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer Degree

REQUIRED CORE
PSYC 021DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD3
or PSYC 021H HONORS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD
CHDV 010PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN3
CHDV 013A
& 013AF		PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - A
and FIELD PRACTICE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - A		4
CHDV 014OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN3
CHDV 015CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY3
CHDV 016HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION3
CHDV 017TEACHING CHILDREN IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY3
CHDV 020INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM PLANNING3
Required Subtotal25
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

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General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.