Early Childhood Education
AS-T Degree Child Development · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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Child Development Department
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer requires students to critically analyze child development theory, developmentally appropriate approaches, and instructional strategies that positively influence children’s learning and development.
Students explore the importance of developmental domains and use their knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful curriculum and environments that promote comprehensive developmental learning outcomes for children. Child observation, documentation, and assessment are explored as essential practices in order to develop effective curriculum and interventions. The California Title 22 regulations, standards, and policies required for early care and education programs are examined. Ethical guidelines, professional practices, and advocacy are assessed to inform future practitioners of standards in the early childhood profession. The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree qualifies students for transfer to a California State University (CSU) to complete a Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related majors.
To earn an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU including the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 units or more. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 24 | |
| CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | |
| CHLD 5 | Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 1 | |
| CHLD 6 | Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 1 | |
| CHLD 11 | Child and Adolescent Development 1 | |
| CHLD 50 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | |
| CHLD 64 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children | |
| CHLD 66 | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment 2 | |
| CHLD 66L | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory 2 | |
| Choose one of the following sequences: | ||
| CHLD 67 & CHLD 67L | Early Childhood Education Practicumand Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory | |
| orCHLD 86 & CHLD 87 | Infant Toddler Practicum Seminarand Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience | |
| Total Units for Major | 24 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) units | 34 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.
Students must provide documentation of influenza, pertussis (TDap), and measles immunization, as well as TB clearance, as required by SB792 prior to being permitted to enroll in this class. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at Child Development Center
Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
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