{ "college": "santa-ana-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Child Development", "id": "early-childhood-education-a-s-t-degree-for-transfer", "name": "Early Childhood Education", "award": "A.S.-T Degree for Transfer", "department": "child-development", "sourceUrl": "https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36109/34907/36031", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "Program Code: SAC.ECE.AST\n\nProgram Control Number: 32063" }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education or Child and Adolescent Studies. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the AS-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system although does not guarantee acceptance to a particular campus. Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students will have general understanding of the main developmental theories as they pertain to the development, care, and education of young children. Additionally, students will have the capacity to evaluate and plan curriculum and environments for children based on observation of their physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative characteristics. Some potential careers after completing the Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree include: infant/toddler teacher, preschool teacher, early childhood home based educator, after school teacher, and paraprofessional educator.\n\n**Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:**\n\n1. Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.\n2. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU-GE (California State University General Education Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.\n3. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.\n4. Minimum grade of \"C\" (or \"P\") for each course in the major. If the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis the \"P\" must be equal to a \"C\" or better.\n5. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1. Demonstrate a knowledge base of early childhood and development of young children 3-5 years old.\n2. Apply the knowledge base of theory to practice through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.\n3. Evaluate main philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have influenced education as well as be able to analyze their application and importance for teaching today." }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Required Core (25 units)", "units": "25" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Child Growth and Development", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV C1000", "title": "Child Growth and Development", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "APCD 107", "title": "Apprenticeship Child Growth and Development (DS1)", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Child, Family, and Community", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV 110", "title": "Child, Family, and Community (DS2)", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "APCD 110", "title": "Apprenticeship Child, Family and Community (DS2)", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV 108", "title": "Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development (DS3)", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "APCD 108", "title": "Apprenticeship Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV 111A", "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Introduction to Curriculum for Young Children", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV 111B", "title": "Introduction to Curriculum for Young Children", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "APCD 111B", "title": "Apprenticeship Introduction to Curriculum for Young Children", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Children", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV 112", "title": "Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Children", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "APCD 112", "title": "Apprenticeship Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Teaching in a Diverse Society", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV 221", "title": "Teaching in a Diverse Society", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "APCD 221", "title": "Apprenticeship Teaching in a Diverse Society", "units": "3", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Practicum - Student Teaching Field Experience", "units": "4" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CDEV 296", "title": "Practicum - Student Teaching Field Experience", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "APCD 296", "title": "Apprenticeship Practicum - Student Teaching Field Experience", "units": "4", "indent": false, "connector": "or" }, { "type": "total", "text": "Total", "units": "25" } ] } ] }