Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies with a concentration in Early Care and Education

The Early Care and Education (ECE) Concentration in the Early Childhood Studies Major prepares students to work with children from birth to age 8 in educational settings.  This concentration is perfect for students who intend to:

  • Enroll in a PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential program (for teaching in public elementary schools, preschool through grade 3)

  • Enroll in a Multiple Subject Credential program (for teaching in public elementary schools, grades TK-6)

  • Obtain a California Child Development Permit (to teach in or direct a public-funded child care/preschool program)

  • Teach or direct a private child care/preschool program

  • Work in an Social Service agency directly related to preschool/Early Education and Care (such as an early education curriculum coach or a child care rating/licensing agent)

Major Requirements (56 units)

Early Childhood Studies Core Requirements (35 units)

EDEC 178 Introduction to ECS Major and Portfolio (1 unit)

EDEC 110 Understanding Development: Birth through Adolescence (3 units)

EDEC 201 Foundations of Early Care and Education (4 units)

EDEC 220 Child Observation with Field Experience (4 units)

EDEC 270 Families and Children in Diverse Societies (4 units)

EDEC 411 Infant and Toddler Development (3 units)

EDSP 432 Young Children with Special Needs (4 units)

EDEC 435 Leadership on Behalf of Children and Families (4 units)

EDEC 450 Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families (3 units)

EDEC 460 Introduction to Research in Early Childhood Studies (4 units)

EDEC 478 ECS Senior Portfolio (1 unit)

Early Care and Education Concentration Requirements (21 units)

EDEC 247 Physical Development and Health in Childhood (3 units)

EDEC 290 Infant/Toddler Curriculum (2 units)

EDEC 290L Infant/Toddler Practicum (2 units)

EDEC 291 Preschool Curriculum (2 units)

EDEC 291L Preschool Practicum (2 units)

EDEC 407 Children’s Literature for Justice  (3 units)

EDEC 410 Language Development (3 units)

EDEC 437 Integrated Curriculum with Field Experience (4 units)

Degree Requirements (120 units)

Degree Requirements

ECS Major with a concentration in Early Care and Education, 56 units

General Education, 48 units

University Electives, 16 units

Total units needed for BA degree: 120

 

For concentration options and degree requirements for students who started prior to Fall 2023, please see the catalog for the academic year that you started college.