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Early Childhood Studies ECS

Fall 2026 · 25 sections · seat counts as of Oct 18, 2026

Catalog: Early Childhood Studies courses in the 2026-2027 Catalog

ECS 101 Child, Family and Community · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
20285
A
In person Santa Maria
Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
Aug 17–Dec 10Monica M. Thorpe2 of 30 open, 2 waitlisted
20057
B
In person Santa Maria
Tue 6:30–9:35pm, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
Aug 17–Dec 10Magdalena Ramos9 of 30 open
20056
C
Online anytime
Oct 12–Dec 5Alice L. CaddellFull (31/30), 14 waitlisted

ECS 102 Child Health, Safety & Nutrition · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
20655
B
In person Santa Maria
Wed 6:30–9:35pm, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
Aug 17–Dec 10LaKiesha Neal6 of 30 open
20058
C
Online anytime
Aug 17–Dec 10Sarina M. Regalado10 of 30 open, 11 waitlisted

ECS 104 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
20059
A
In person Santa Maria
Tue/Thu 9:30–10:50am, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 213
Aug 17–Dec 10Yvon M. Frazier4 of 30 open
21562
C
Online anytime
Aug 17–Oct 9Alice L. Caddell10 of 30 open, 7 waitlisted

ECS 105 Observation and Assessment · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
20510
A
In person Santa Maria
Mon/Wed 9:30–10:50am, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
Aug 17–Dec 10Monica M. Thorpe10 of 30 open
21775
B
Online anytime
Oct 12–Dec 5Sarina M. Regalado1 of 30 open

ECS 106 Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
20926
In person Lompoc Valley Center
Tue 6:30–9:35pm, Lompoc Valley Center Bldg 2 101
Aug 17–Dec 10Donna Michelle Robertson10 of 20 open
20925
In person Santa Maria
Mon/Wed 9:30–10:50am, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 213
Aug 17–Dec 10Yvon M. Frazier6 of 20 open

ECS 113 Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
21776
In person Santa Maria
Tue/Thu 5:00–6:20pm, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
Aug 17–Dec 10Marya Malinowski20 of 30 open

ECS 116 Teaching in a Diverse Society · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
20927
In person Lompoc Valley Center
Thu 6:30–9:35pm, Lompoc Valley Center Bldg 2 101
Aug 17–Dec 10Donna Michelle Robertson18 of 30 open
20061
In person Santa Maria
Tue/Thu 8:00–9:20am, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
Aug 17–Dec 10Monica M. Thorpe7 of 30 open

ECS 118 Practicum: Preschool · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
21592
Hybrid Santa Maria
Mon 5:30–6:20pm, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 5:30–6:20pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
  • Plus online work
Aug 17–Dec 10Thesa S. RoepkeFull (14/12), 3 waitlisted

ECS 119 Practicum: Infant/Toddler · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
21593
Hybrid Santa Maria
Mon 5:30–6:20pm, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115 + online work
All meeting times
  • Mon 5:30–6:20pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
  • Plus online work
Aug 17–Dec 10Thesa S. Roepke7 of 8 open

ECS 125 Curriculum for Afterschool & Recreational Programs · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
21777
In person Santa Maria
Wed 6:30–9:35pm, Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 213
Aug 17–Dec 10Holly D. Morris13 of 25 open

ECS 149 Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational · 1-8 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
22081
Online anytime Work experience credits
Aug 17–Dec 10Yvon M. Frazier11 of 15 open
22535
Online anytime Work experience credits
Oct 12–Dec 5Yvon M. Frazier12 of 15 open
22082
Online anytime Work experience credits
Aug 17–Dec 10Yvon M. Frazier2 of 5 open
22083
Online anytime Work experience credits
Aug 17–Dec 10Yvon M. Frazier4 of 5 open

ECS 151 Infant and Toddler Development · 3 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
20417
Online anytime
Aug 17–Dec 10Alice L. CaddellFull (34/30), 5 waitlisted

ECS 310 Art for Young Children · 0.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
21779
In person Santa Maria
3 scheduled dates
All meeting times
  • Fri 6:30–9:30pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Nov 20
  • Sat 9:00am–12:00pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Nov 21
  • Sat 1:00–4:00pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Nov 21
Nov 20–Nov 21Donna Michelle Robertson10 of 20 open

ECS 311 Creating Learning Materials · 0.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
21778
In person Santa Maria
3 scheduled dates
All meeting times
  • Fri 6:30–9:30pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Nov 13
  • Sat 9:00am–12:00pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Nov 14
  • Sat 1:00–4:00pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Nov 14
Nov 13–Nov 14Donna Michelle Robertson12 of 20 open

ECS 312 Music for Early Childhood Educators · 0.5 units

Course description

CRNMeetsDatesInstructorSeats
21780
In person Santa Maria
3 scheduled dates
All meeting times
  • Fri 6:30–9:30pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Dec 4
  • Sat 9:00am–12:00pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Dec 5
  • Sat 1:00–4:00pm Bldg I - Early Childhood ECS 115
    Dec 5
Dec 4–Dec 5Donna Michelle Robertson14 of 20 open

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