Early Childhood Education
AA or AS Degree Human Development and Family · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
(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 | |