# Early Childhood Education (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Early Childhood Education

Source: https://wcc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WCC-Catalog-2026-27.pdf#page=141

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related major at a CSU campus.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

- Minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
- Satisfactory completion (C or better OR Pass*) of courses used to satisfy major requirements AND courses used to complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements

*Some majors may not accept a Pass in place of a letter grade. Consult with a counselor before choosing the P/NP grading option.

### Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Develop and refine both non-verbal and verbal communication skills to enhance professionalism when working with children, families, and co-workers in the child care field.
- Evaluate and analyze the use of different developmental theories and instructional strategies that encourage development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills when working with children and families.
- Students will learn and practice professional ethics, personal and social responsibility, and effective team membership in their work as child care professionals.

**Required Courses for Major**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDEV-C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE-1A | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| ECE-1B | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE-10 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE-11 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECE-27 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECE-31 | Child, Family, Community | 3 |
| ECE-45 | Practicum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| **Total units** | | **24** |