The AS-T in Early Childhood Education provides students with a strong academic foundation
in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who
have completed the AS-T in Early Childhood Education will have satisfied the lower
division requirements for transfer into Early Childhood Education or a similar major
for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC
counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to promote Child Development
by developing an understanding of young children and their needs, as well as the multiple
interacting influences on children’s development and learning in order to create healthy,
respectful supportive and challenging environments for all children; build family
and community relationships; observe, document and assess child development and learning
to support young children and families; plan, implement and evaluate developmentally
appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant experiences that promote and/or
support development and learning for all children; and identify and conduct themselves
as members of the early childhood profession, using ethical guidelines and other professional
standards related to early childhood best practices.
Associate in Science-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| CHLDV 133 |
Observation & Documentation |
3 |
| CHLDV 135 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CHLDV 138 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
3 |
| CHLDV 140 |
Principles and Practices of Teaching |
3 |
| CHLDV 141 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
2 |
| CHLDV 142 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
| CHLDV 150 |
Introduction to Curriculum |
3 |
| CHLDV 156 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society |
3 |
CHLDV 180
or
CHLDV 181
or
CHLDV 182 |
Student Teaching Field Practice - Infant/Toddler
or
Student Teaching Field Practice - Preschool Focus
or
Student Teaching Field Practice - School Age Focus |
1
or
1
or
1 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
24 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the
60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A
COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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