Early Childhood Education Associate of Science Degree
Child Studies Certificate
and Degrees
Early Childhood Education - Associate of Science Degree
2001/2002 ACADEMIC YEAR
Required Courses
Successful completion of 43 semester units in coursework listed
below plus additional units in general education to meet the college
requirements for graduation.
|
Course |
Description |
Units |
|
CHS 002
|
Child Growth & Development
|
3
|
|
CHS 005
|
Childhood & Culture
|
3
|
CHS 006
|
Careers in Education
|
1
|
|
CHS 057
|
Understanding Children's Play in
Early Childhood Settings
|
3
|
|
CHS 061A
&
CHS 061B
|
Practicum in Early Childhood
Education
|
8
|
|
CHS 062 or
CHS 052
|
EC Principles and Practices or
School Age Principles & Practices
|
3
|
|
CHS 063
|
Child Family & Community
|
3
|
|
CHS 066
|
Child Health & Safety
|
3
|
|
CHS 087
|
Methods of Observation in EC
|
4
|
|
CHS 088
|
Early Childhood Environments
|
3
|
Choose at least 3 courses (9 units) from the following list
|
Course |
Description |
Units |
|
CHS 054
|
Development Parent Education
|
3
|
|
CHS 055
|
Family Services: Information & Referral
|
3
|
|
CHS 058
|
Language Literacy and the Developing Child
|
3
|
|
CHS 059
|
Movement and Melody for the Young Child
|
3
|
|
CHS 060
|
Children's Ways of Thinking and Knowing
|
3
|
|
CHS 064
|
Supervision and Administration I
|
3
|
|
CHS 067
|
Creative Art Experiences
|
3
|
|
CHS 070
|
Infant Toddler Development and Care
|
3
|
|
CHS 086
|
Technology for Teachers and Admin in ECE
|
3
|
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