The Associate in Science for Transfer in Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree provides a clearly articulated curricular track for
students who wish to transfer to a CSU campus, 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 transfer to certain California State University (CSU) campuses that prepare them for advanced study in a variety of graduate programs, as well as a variety of careers such as teaching, Child Development Specialist, Program Directors, and Child Life Specialists. With a BA in ECE/Child Development, students are eligible for the Master Teacher and Site Supervisor levels of the CA Child Development Permit, using the Alternative Qualifications category.

The Associate in Science for Transfer in Early Childhood Education degree provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to certain California State University campuses.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students are able to apply ethical standards of behavior accepted by the profession of early childhood education using ongoing self-refl ection to guide practices.

- Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students are able to assess children's development through observation, documentation, reflection and interpretation to guide curriculum and intentional teaching.

- Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students are able to compare and contrast diverse cultural values, child rearing practices, attitudes towards play and education by developing respectful reciprocal relationships in order to work effectively with children, families, coworkers and community.

- Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students are able to demonstrate practices that maintain standards of health, nutrition, and safety in early childhood settings.

- Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students are able to intentionally design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum to promote positive development for all young children, based on child development, observation and reflection.

- Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students are able to synthesize child development research and theories; apply principles with consideration for children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on children's development.

- Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students are able to utilize observation and evaluation processes/tools to apply and implement developmentally appropriate practices in an early care and education setting using knowledge, skills and professional dispositions that promote the development and learning of all young children.

Careers Opportunities:

Preschool Teachers, Early Care and Education Teachers, Teachers, Program Directors, Child and Family Agencies, and Mental Health Professional.