Associate of Art - Early Childhood Development

 

This program is designed to prepare students to be teachers and directors in preschools and child-care centers. The program exceeds the current requirements of the California State Department of Education Certification for teachers and directors of preschools and child-care centers.
General Education/Biblical Studies Requirements
ENG 101A Reading and Composition 3
ENG 202 Literature 3
SOC 230 Sociology 3
PHL 271 Introduction to Philosophy 3
POL 241 American Government 3
MUS 212 Music Appreciation 3
ART 211 Art Appreciation 3
SCI 100 Non-Lab Science 3
BBL 102 Old Testament Survey 3
BBL 106 New Testament Survey 3
THE 221 Biblical Theology I 3
THE 222 Biblical Theology II 3
   
Total General Education/Biblical Studies Requirement 36
   
Early Childhood Development Requirements:
ECD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Development 3
ECD 125 Infant/Toddler Care and Development 3
ECD 142 Child, Family and Community 3
ECD 162 Guidance and Discipline of the Young Child 3
ECD 184 Affirming Diversity in Early Childhood Development Classrooms 3
ECD 220 Preschool Curriculum and Development 3
ECD 282 Preschool Administration and Supervision 3
ECD 290 Student Teaching Internship: Practicum 3
   
Total Early Childhood Development Units 24
   
Total Units for A.A. degree 60
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