Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education (Transfer)

The associate in science in early childhood education for transfer is a 60-unit degree program designed to prepare students to transfer and study child development, human development, and early childhood education. Students will be prepared to take upper division courses their first semester after transferring. Typically, students who complete this program will be able to complete their upper division coursework in only two additional years. In addition to preparation for transfer, this degree also prepares students for various careers working directly with children, families and other adults in the early childhood profession. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to apply for the Teacher level permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students will complete lower division courses in child growth and development, principles and practices in early childhood education, curriculum, observation, assessment, child/family/community relationships, diversity, health and safety, and a culminating student teaching practicum.

Student will qualify for admission with one of the following: a high school diploma, by passing the California Certificate of Proficiency Test or General Education Development Test (GED) or be at least 18 years old and no longer enrolled in high school.

English Proficiency Tests:

Internet based TOEFL (IBT) - 61

TOEFL (ITP)- 500

IELTS - Academic test - 5.5; Minimum band scores of 4.5

ITEP Academic - 3.5

Duolingo English Test - 95

PTE Academic / PTE Academic online - 45

CAE - 160