Early Childhood Education: Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses 24 Units Total
| PSYC 2003 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1500 | Introduction to Early Care, Education and Family Studies: Principles and Practices | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1501 | Early Care, Education, and Family Studies Curriculum | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1521 | Practicum Field Experience | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1531 | The Child in Family/Community Relationships | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1571 | Child Study and Assessment | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1590 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| ECEF 1601 | Diversity in Early Care, Education and Family Studies | 3.00 Credits(s) |
PSYC 2003: May be used to meet a major and General Education Breadth requirement
Total Credit Hours: 24
Total Credit Hours: 60
Total units not to exceed 60 transferrable units
If you have completed more than 60 units, the degree will still be awarded.
Transferability of degrees completed with more than 60 units is not guaranteed.
Please consult with your counselor for additional information.
www.adegreewithaguarantee.com
Career Options/Pathways
| *Possible career types/employment opportunities |
Median Hourly Rate, CA |
Annual Job Openings, CA |
| Child Care Worker |
$11.14 |
3,980 |
| Child Care/Preschool Administrator |
$27.19 |
350 |
| Elementary School Teacher |
$71,265 (median annual salary) |
4,940 |
| Preschool Teacher |
$15.26 |
1,820 |
| Probation Officer & Treatment Specialist |
$37.19 |
360 |
| Social & Human Services Assistant |
$16.02 |
1,730 |
| Child, Family, & School Social Worker |
$22.78 |
980 |
| Teacher’s Aide |
$29,623 (median annual salary) |
4,470 |
*Some career options may require additional training and/or education.
Source: www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov. Labor Market Information 2012-2013, State of California Employment Development Department, 2012, on the Internet at http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/occguides/Search.aspx (visited February 12, 2015)
For additional career resources, please visit:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/; http://www.Mynextmove.org; http://www.onetonline.org
Transfer
By successfully completing the requirements for the major, students will be guaranteed to transfer to a California State University as a junior.
AA-T and AS-T degree seeking students will want to indicate on the CSU Mentor Application to the California State University that they are pursuing an Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer at Taft College. A student who completes an AA-T or AS-T degree and applies for a program determined to be similar by the specific CSU campus is provided priority consideration for admission.
CSU Application deadlines are below.
| Quarter System Campuses |
Semester System Campuses |
| Summer Quarter: Feb 1 - 28 |
Fall Semester: Oct 1 – Nov 30 |
| Fall Quarter: Oct 1 – Nov 30 |
Spring Semester: Aug 1 - 31 |
| Winter Quarter: June 1 – 30 |
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| Spring Quarter: Aug 1 - 31 |
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