The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education or Child and Adolescent Studies. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the AS-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students will have general understanding of the main developmental theories as they pertain to the development, care, and education of young children. Additionally, students will have the capacity to evaluate and plan curriculum and environments for children based on observation of their physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative characteristics.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate a knowledge base of early childhood and development of young children 3-5 years old.
✓ Apply the knowledge base of theory to practice through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.
✓ Evaluate main philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have influenced education as well as be able to analyze their application and importance for teaching today.