Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education in Diversity Studies
Associate in Science Early Childhood Studies · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
Completion of an AS Degree in Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education in Diversity Studies is designed to lay the foundation for working in diverse educational settings. The certificate focuses on human experiences and how humans view the world and their communities. The program teaches students reflective strategies to assess inclusive early care and education workplace culture and address inequities. Completion of this degree 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.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education in Diversity Studies will:
- Understand and apply child development theories and principles.
- Identify and implement observation, documentation, and other assessment strategies.
- Value and cultivate collaborative family and community relationships.
- Identify, develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices to positively guide children's behavior and learning.
- 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.
- Develop an environment that honors the diversity of the learning community (children, families, staff and community) through empowerment, equity, respect and dignity.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 41-44 units is required for the degree. Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish and in English is required. | ||
| Required core courses (39 units): | 39 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECS 117 | Teaching Strategies for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant/Toddler | 3 |
| ECS 123 | Achieving Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom | 3 |
| ECS 125 | Curriculum for Afterschool & Recreational Programs | 3 |
| EDUC 130 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 132 | Child Identity And Learning | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 3-5 units selected from the following: | 3-5 | |
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 |
| ECS 103 | Introduction to Early Childhood Studies & Education | 3 |
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3 |
| ENGL 137 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 104 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 42-44 | |