Early Care and Education
Associate of Science Degree Child Development · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate of Science degree in Early Care and Education prepares students for a range of opportunities in the child development and education fields. Emphasis is placed on current best practices and tools utilized in the field, inquiry, and reflective practice. Course work, training, and supervised practicum experiences provide the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the workforce and assist students in expediting the process of meeting requirements for the State of California Child Development Permits and California State Department of Social Services, Title 22, Community Care Licensing.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Early Care and Education Program will be able to:
- Interpret the processes of child growth and development.
- Examine practices that respect and support inclusion.
- Plan and demonstrate curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Model ethical practices with children, families, colleagues and communities as stated in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 29 | |
| CHIL 100 | Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 120 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CHIL 130 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHIL 133 | Curriculum: Language, Literacy, and Art | 3 |
| orCHIL 135 | Curriculum: Science, Math, and Music and Movement | 3 |
| CHIL 141 | The Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHIL 150 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHIL 180 | Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children | 3 |
| CHIL 193 | Early Childhood Practicum | 5 |
| Complete a minimum of three (3) units from the following: | 3-4 | |
| CHIL 163 | Field Experience in Child Guidance Techniques for Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| CHIL 270 | Work Experience | 1-4 |
| CHIL 291A | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291B | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291C | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291D | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |