Early Childhood Education

Award Type: Associate in Science for Transfer

The 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.

Associate Degree for Transfer Program Requirements

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

1. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC).
2. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
3. Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
4. Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Early Childhood Education will:

1. Understand and apply child development theories and principles.
2. Identify and implement observation, documentation, and other assessment strategies.
3. Value and cultivate collaborative family and community relationships.
4. Identify, develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices to positively guide children’s behavior and learning.
5. 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
6. Develop an environment that honors the diversity of the learning community (children families, staff and community) through empowerment, equity, respect and dignity.