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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Early Childhood Studies",
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  "name": "Early Childhood Education",
  "award": "Associate in Science for Transfer",
  "department": "early-childhood-studies",
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      "markdown": "**Award Type:** Associate in Science for Transfer\n\nThe Associate in Science for Transfer in Early Childhood Education will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood education or similar major. Completion of an Associate in Science for Transfer in Early Childhood Education would qualify students up to a Master Teacher level permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This prepares the student to work in Title 5, Title XXII, and Federally funded programs. In addition, students will be prepared to enter the workforce as a teacher of young children, infancy through pre-school, a teacher of school-age children in child education care, and/or a director of children's programs or centers.\n\n**Associate Degree for Transfer Program Requirements**\n\nCompletion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:\n\n1.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC).\n2.  A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.\n3.  Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.\n4.  Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.\n\nThe following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.\n\n**The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Early Childhood Education will:**\n\n1.  Understand and apply child development theories and principles.\n2.  Identify and implement observation, documentation, and other assessment strategies.\n3.  Value and cultivate collaborative family and community relationships.\n4.  Identify, develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices to positively guide children’s behavior and learning.\n5.  Develop self-reflective habits and grow as members of the Early Childhood profession to understand the complexities of working with diverse groups of families, children, staff and the community\n6.  Develop an environment that honors the diversity of the learning community (children families, staff and community) through empowerment, equity, respect and dignity."
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          "text": "A major of 24 units is required for the degree."
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          "text": "Required courses (24 units):",
          "units": "24"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV C1000",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 101",
          "title": "Child, Family and Community",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 102",
          "title": "Child Health, Safety & Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 104",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 105",
          "title": "Observation and Assessment",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 106",
          "title": "Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 116",
          "title": "Teaching in a Diverse Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECS 118",
          "title": "Practicum: Preschool",
          "units": "3",
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Electives",
          "units": "5"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Elective units required for Early Childhood Education AS-T: 5"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Education",
          "units": "31"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 3 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 5 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses."
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          "text": "Total",
          "units": "60"
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