Degrees & Certificates
Early Childhood Development AA
Effective Fall 2019
The goals of the AA in Early Childhood Education degree are 1 - to prepare future teachers of children birth to five to provide developmentally appropriate care and education, through educationally sound, culturally engaging and family-centered practices; and 2 - to provide foundational child development and family engagement knowledge and experience to students who will pursue a Multi-Subject or Single Subject credential through a 4-year college or university. Th e Early Care and Education Program provides students with a fundamental understanding of the principles of child growth and development, as well as experience in the application of these principles.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include: Early childhood teacher Before and after school teacher.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| ECE 50 (Early Childhood Principles and Practices) | 3 |
| ECE 56 (Child Growth and Development) | 3 |
| ECE 62 (Child, Family and Community) | 3 |
| ECE 63 (Early Childhood Curriculum) | 4 |
| ECE 54 (Child Health, Safety and Nutrition) | 3 |
| ECE 60 (Introduction to the Young Child With Exceptional Needs) | 3 |
| ECE 69 (Child Study: Observation and Assessment) | 3 |
| ECE 79 (Teaching in a Diverse Society) | 3 |
| ECE 90 (Practicum-Supervised Experience) | 4 |
| ECE 95 (Work Experience) | 1-3 |
| ECE 96 (Work Experience Seminar) | 1 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units in the Major | 31-33 |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | 27-29 |
| Total Units | 60 |
See the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Arts Degree for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. Th e number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.