# Early Childhood Education (AA or AS Degree)

Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Human Development and Family

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/human-development-family/#Early-AA

(formerly Child Development Teacher)

Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

-   Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDEV 0002 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| HDEV 0003 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| HDEV 0004 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| HDEV 0005 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| HDEV 0007 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| HDEV 0009 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| HDEV 0025 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| **Select one of the following options:** | | 3-4.5 |
| ↳ HDEV 0010 & HDEV 0010L | Practicum Experience in Early Childhood Educationand Practicum Experience in Early Childhood Education Lab |  |
| ↳ HDEV 0027 | Effective Classroom Management |  |
| **Total Units** | | **24-25.5** |