Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T)
Banner Code: 1_AST_ECE
Control Number: 31217
Financial Aid Eligible
Students graduating with an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Early Childhood Education AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
The Mission of this program is to grant students an AS-T degree in Early Childhood Education with 24 units in the major and prepares students to transfer to a CSU. This degree gives students priority admission to a local CSU campus, in a similar major, with junior status. Students are encouraged to also complete additional units to earn an CDE Certificate of Achievement.
Program Outcome
Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU General Education Breadth — Option 2) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC — Option 3).
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDE A126 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE A127 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDE A155 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDE A165 | Observing and Recording Child Behavior | 3 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| CDE A200 | ECE Program - The Curriculum | 3 |
| CDE A201 | Early Childhood Practicum - Field Experience | 3 |
| Program Major Units | 24 | |
| CSU or IGETC for CSU | 37-39 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development 1 | 3 |
| CDE A155 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CSU GE Area A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area A2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area B4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CDE A156 | Early Childhood Lab: Interactions with Young Children 2 | 2 |
| CDE A165 | Observing and Recording Child Behavior 3 | 3 |
| CSU GE Area A3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE Area C1 or C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST A170 or HIST A175 |
History of the United States to 1876 4 or History of the United States Since 1876 |
3 |
| CSU GE Area B1 - No Lab - CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| CDE A126 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H |
American Government 6 or American Government Honors |
3 |
| CDE A200 | ECE Program - The Curriculum | 3 |
| CSU GE Area B2 with Lab - CHOOSE ONE 5 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CDE A201 | Early Childhood Practicum - Field Experience | 3 |
| CDE A127 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| CSU GE Area E - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area F - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 63-65 | |
- 1
CSU GE Area D
- 2
CDE A156 is a prerequisite for CDE A201 and requires 3.5 hrs per week of lab time
- 3
CDE A165 requires 1 hour per week of observation
- 4
CSU GE AREA C2 and CSU Graduation Requirement. HIST A170H or HIST A175H can also be taken to fulfill this requirement.
- 5
Lab can be taken with B1 or B2
- 6
CSU GE AREA D and CSU Graduation Requirement
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development 1, 2 | 3 |
| CDE A155 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| IGETC GE Area 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE Area 1C - CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (UC Transferable) | 3 | |
| IGETC GE Area 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CDE A156 | Early Childhood Lab: Interactions with Young Children 3 | 2 |
| CDE A165 | Observing and Recording Child Behavior 4 | 3 |
| IGETC GE Area 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| IGETC GE Area 3A or 3B - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE Area 3A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST A170 or HIST A175 |
History of the United States to 1876 5 or History of the United States Since 1876 |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| CDE A126 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE A200 | ECE Program - The Curriculum | 3 |
| IGETC GE Area 4 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE Area 5A with lab - CHOOSE ONE 6 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H |
American Government 7 or American Government Honors |
3 |
| CDE A201 | Early Childhood Practicum - Field Experience | 3 |
| IGETC GE Area 5B - No lab - CHOOSE ONE 6 | 3 | |
| LOTE: Foreign Language or ELECTIVE (UC Transferrable) 8 | 3-5 | |
| CDE A127 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Total Units | 63-67 | |
- 1
IGETC GE AREA 4
- 2
CDE A180 and CDE A190 are the only CDE courses that are UC transferable
- 3
CDE A156 is a prerequisite for EC A201 and require 3.5 hrs per week of lab time.
- 4
CDE A165 requires 1 hour per week of observation
- 5
IGETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement. HIST A170H or HIST A175H can also fulfill this requirement.
- 6
Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
- 7
IGETC GE Area 4 and CSU Graduation requirement
- 8
LOTE Requirement for UC only. If met LOTE through HS, then take elective units to meet minimum 60 transferable units.