{
  "college": "santiago-canyon-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Child Development",
  "id": "early-childhood-education-as-t",
  "name": "Early Childhood Education",
  "award": "A.S. Degree for Transfer",
  "department": "child-development",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/early-childhood-education-as-t-spring-2019",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Associate Degree in Science in Early Childhood Education prepares students to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in Child Development or a related field of study. Students will gain general knowledge and experience in early childhood education topics enabling them to obtain a Child Development  Center Permit and meet the standards set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children for appropriate teaching practices in early learning settings.\n\n### Program Courses & Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Early Childhood Education, AS-T",
          "units": "24.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 107",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development (DS1)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 108",
          "title": "Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development (DS3)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 110",
          "title": "Child, Family and Community (DS2)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 111A",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 111B",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum for Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 112",
          "title": "Health, Safety and Nutrition for Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 221",
          "title": "Living and Teaching in a Diverse Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 298A",
          "title": "Practicum in Early Childhood Programs",
          "units": "3.5",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n-   Demonstrate a knowledge of early childhood curriculum, program practices, and the development of young children.\n-   Apply for and receive a Child Development Center permit"
    }
  ]
}