College of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
Early Childhood Education - Non-Certification 90-30, Bachelor of Science
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- Students may transfer up to 90 units of community college and/or university credit from regionally accredited institutions of higher education.
- 30 units of Early Childhood Education Requirements.
- Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy General Studies Requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion |
120 |
| Major GPA |
C |
| Highest Mathematics Required |
MAT 114 |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship |
Optional |
| University Honors Program |
Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework |
Required |
| Progression Plan Link |
Not Available |
Purpose Statement
This degree program provides students with a framework for entering an occupation that requires a broad general education, for seeking career advancement or personal intellectual enrichment, or for considering a pre-professional plan. This program's major requirements include an early childhood specialization, the option of a concentration, minor, or certificate, and interdisciplinary coursework in the areas of communication, language or science, and computer literacy.
This flexible bachelor's degree offers students the opportunity to design a plan of studies, in consultation with an advisor, to meet individual educational needs, and the purpose of this degree, which does not lead to teacher certification, is to provide a general knowledge of child development, early literacy development, and preschool curriculum and assessment. Students who complete this program will have an early childhood education background that will enrich them both personally and professionally. This degree does not lead to teacher certification.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Know and understand young children's characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
- Know and understand the multiple influences on early development and learning.
- Use developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments for young children.
- Know about and understand diverse family and community characteristics.
- Support and engage families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
- Involve families and communities in young children's development and learning.
- Understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children.
- Know about and use observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment and data collection.
- Know about and practice responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including the use of assistive technology for children with disabilities.
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