BA: Early Childhood Studies 2023-2024
Young children, including dual language learners and those with special needs, fascinate you. You’re curious about how they develop and learn. You want to work with them and their families—in homes, schools and communities. By studying Early Childhood Studies at º£½ÇÉçÇø (º£½ÇÉçÇøCI), you’ll receive an education that’s creative, and innovative—and that will prepare you to work with children, from birth to age 8, and their families.
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Four Year Academic Roadmap
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FALL: SEMESTER ONE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECS 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 Major & GE D GE Student's Choice A2- Written Communication 3 GE A2 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. GE Student's Choice B1- Physical Science 4 GE B1/B3 Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement. GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester One Considerations:
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
SPRING: SEMESTER TWO
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECS 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development 3 Major & GE E Double counts with GE:E SPAN 101, or
102, or 201, or 202, or 211, or
212SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I, or
SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II, or
SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I, or
SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II, or
SPAN 211: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I , or
SPAN 212: Spanish for Heritage Speakers II4 Major & GE C2/Language Also fulfills the Language Requirement GE Student's Choice B4- Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning 3 GE B4 MATH 208 is the recommended Math course by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. GE Student's Choice A1 - Oral Communication 3 GE A1 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State Govt Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Two Considerations:
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
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FALL: SEMESTER THREE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ART 102 Multicultural Children's Art 3 Major & GE C1 Double-counts with GE:C1 ENGL 212 Children's Literature in a Diverse World 3 Major Additional C Double-counts with Additional C requirement HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Graduation AIR: US History Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Three Considerations:
- Complete lower-division major requirements
- Consider adding a minor or if interested in credential program, attend an information session to learn more about requirements
SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECS 221 Child, Family, and Community in California in the 21st Century 3 Major Spring only GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Sciences 3 GE B2/B3 Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 4 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Four Considerations:
- Make sure to have GE golden four completed (A1, A2, A3, B4)
- Earn 60 units to be junior standing
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FALL: SEMESTER FIVE
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes SPED 345 Individuals with Disabilities in Society 3 Major & GE & GWAR UDGE D ECS 320 Teaching and Learning Programs for Early Care and Development 3 Major ECS 325 Typical & Atypical Development: Birth-Age 8 3 Major ECS 310 Science Technology Engineering Art and Math in Early Childhood 2 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B- Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 GE UDGE B Recommended: MATH 308 or any UDGE-B course UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Five Considerations:
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
SPRING: SEMESTER SIX
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes EDUC 475 Language in Social Context 3 Major EDUC 412 or
445EDUC 412: Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling,
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EDUC 445: Chicano Child and Adolescent3 Major ECS 322 Early Childhood Program Administration 3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE C - Arts and Humanities 3 GE UDGE C Recommended: EDUC 343 or any UDGE-C course Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Six Considerations:
- Senior standing is required for any ECS 400 level courses
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FALL: SEMESTER SEVEN
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECS 460 Infant/Toddler Educaring: Learning and Assessment 3 Major ECS 461 Infant/Toddler Student Teaching & Seminar 4 Major ECS 462 Supporting Dual Language Learners: Context and Approaches 3 Major ECS 456 Family and Community Engagement 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Graduation Unit Requirement Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Seven Considerations:
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
SPRING: SEMESTER EIGHT
Subject Course Number Course Title Units Requirements Met GE/GRAD Area Notes ECS 468 Early Language Literacy and Math Development Ages 3-8: Multicultural/Multilingual 3 Major ECS 470 Teaching and Learning in Preschool/Primary: Integrated Curriculum and Assessment 3 Major ECS 471 Preschool/Primary Student Teaching & Seminar 4 Major ECS 463 Creating and Supporting Reciprocal Family and Community Networks 3 Major UNIT TOTAL:
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Semester Eight Considerations:
- Attend Grad Fest in March