Early Childhood Education: AS-T Degree
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Studies. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” or ("P") and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Career Opportunities
- Elementary and single subject teachers
- Social workers
- Preschool/early care and education program directors/administrators
- Online tutors
- Criminal Justice employees
- School/academic counselors
- Librarians
- Psychologists
- Speech pathologists and audiologists
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communicate with empathy to develop nurturing relationships with children parents and co-workers as well as support the parent-child relationship.
- Integrate concepts and components of developmentally appropriate practices into the daily curriculum to engage children at their level of understanding and ability.
- Observe and record children’s behavior to be able to integrate the information gathered into daily curriculum that advocates gender, equity and diversity and meets biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
- Know, pursue, and implement brain development research and theory in teaching.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CFS-120 | Child Development | 3 |
| CFS-121 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| CFS-122 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CFS-124 | Observation & Assessment | 3 |
| CFS-140 | The Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CFS-165 | Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CFS-184 | Teaching Children in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CFS-223 | Student Teaching - Practicum | 5 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.