Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education Associate in Science for Transfer

Career Technology Education (CTE) and Transfer Degree Due to a continued increase of parents in the labor force, there is an increased demand for child care workers and early childhood educators. The most recent California Child Care Portfolio (2015) indicates 63% of children aged 0-12 have parents in the labor force, but there is not enough child care centers or homes to meet child care needs. In Kern County there was an increase of 10% for subsidized child care while California overall had an increase of 1%. The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree is designed to train students to work in a variety of early childhood settings. The two-year program primarily serves students desiring an early childhood background, supervised student teaching experience and fulfillment of academic requirements for a Child Development Teacher Permit. Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate curriculum and explain principles and practices pertaining to child development.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to compile topics concerning the child, family, and community, and will be able to demonstrate pediatric CPR and first aid.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to compose observations and assessments, of children from infancy to adolescents considering culture and typical and atypical needs.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the program, the master teacher will be able to design a care plan for the needs of infant and toddlers or special education children commensurate to their specialization.

Program Requirements