Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Associate in Science

The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education for employment preparation provides a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish to pursue employment in early childhood education while also serving the diverse needs of students interested in the breadth and depth of the field of early childhood education. Additionally, this degree exposes students to the core principles and practices of the field in order to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, or vocational paths. The degree was designed to facilitate students’ successful pursuit in a variety of careers in Early Childhood Education such as Assistant Teacher, Teacher, Child Development Specialist.  

Semester 1 

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 101	Child Growth & Development	3
CDE 102	Child, Family, & Community	3
CDE 103	Principles & Practices of Teaching	3
ENG 001A	English Composition	4

Semester 2 

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 104	Introduction to Curriculum	3
CDE 201	Health, Safety, & Nutrition	3
COD GE Area C2	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1
MATH 049	Intermediate Algebra or any math course from COD GE Area C4 B.	3-4

Summer

Course Code	Title	Units
COD GE Area C5	Personal Growth and Development	3

Semester 3 

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 202	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3
CDE 203	Observation and Assessment	3
	Major Electives	7
KINE	Kinesiology Activity	1

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 204	Practicum in Early Childhood Education	4
	Major Electives	6
COD GE Area C1	Natural Sciences	3
COD GE Area C3	Arts, Humanitites and Culture	3

Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting COD GE courses.

Major Electives List

COD GE List