Early Childhood Education
Associate in Science Early Childhood Education · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is designed for students desiring an occupational or transfer course of study, providing more depth than the ECE transfer degree (ADT). This occupational course of study prepares students to work with children from birth through age eight in a variety of settings.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Graduate from ECE with a clear understanding of developmentally and culturally appropriate practices and what it means to successfully work with children, families, and the community in an early care and education setting.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECE-1A | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| ECE-1B | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE-1C | Positive Social Development in Young Child | 3 |
| ECE-3 | Child Growth and Development | 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-17 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ECE-42 | Infant/Toddler Development | 3 |
| orECE-43 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE-46 | Practicum-Field Experience-Preschool | 3 |
| orECE-46A | Practicum-Field Exp-Infant/Toddler | 3 |
| orECE-46B | Practicum-Field Exp-School Age Children | 3 |
| orECE-46C | Practicum-Field Exp-Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 33 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.
Director of Private Day Care Center/Preschool Options
For more information on being a Director of a private day care or preschool, contact the ECE Department.