Early Childhood Education for Transfer
AS-T Degree Child Development and Education · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Early Childhood Education for Transfer - AS-T
Description
The Associate in Science for Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree is an area of inquiry that focuses on the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Coursework provides a fundamental understanding of the principles of early childhood education, as well as experience in the application of these principles.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child and Adolescent Development, Human Development and Education, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Design and demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum that supports children’s cognitive, language, creative, physical, social and emotional growth.
- List, describe and interpret NAEYC quality standards for early childhood programs.
- Describe the importance of play.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 24 | |
| CDE 1 | Principles & Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDE 2 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE 3 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CDE 4 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CDE 5 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDE 6 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE 27 | Introduction to Curriculum Theory | 3 |
| CDE 28 | Advanced Curriculum Theory | 2 |
| CDE 28W | Practicum II: Supervised Occupational Work Experience | 1 |
| Total | 24 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: S091
Program Control Number: 31999
TOP Code: 1305.00*
CIP Code: 19.0709