Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Program provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy to third grade. In addition to theoretical principles the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Early Childhood Education. As students progress through the program they fulfill required coursework for the California Child Development Permit and for the Early Childhood Education/Assistant Certificate (6 units), Early Childhood Education, 12 Core Units Certificate (12 units), and the Early Childhood Education Certificate (31 units).
Completion of the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Early CHildhood Education will also prepare you to meet minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU). The Early Childhood Education program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
Early Childhood Education - ADT (CSU and UC)
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| English 1A | 4 |
| Math 11, 12/ 12H or 25 | 3-4 |
| Early Childhood Studies 20 | 3 |
| Early Childhood Studies 28 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Studies 24 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Geography or Geology 1/1L | 4 |
| Communication Studies 2 or 3 or Philosophy 11 | 4 |
| Early Childhood Studies 19 | 3 |
| Early Childhood Studies 42 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Studies 25 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Anthropology 1 or Biology 45 | 3 |
| History 6 or 7 | 3 |
| Early Childhood Studies 26 | 3 |
| Communication Studies 1, 6, or 9 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 12, English 30 or History 1 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Political Science 1 | 3 |
| Art 10 or Music 19 | 3 |
| Early Childhood Studies 30 | 3 |
| Kinesiology 4, 36 or 38 | 3 |
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Milestones
- Complete English 1A (transfer-level English)
- Complete Math 11, 12 or 25 (transfer-level math)
- Complete 12 units of ECE core courses
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Participate in tutoring, student success workshops or supplemental instruction
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
- Participate in a research activity (meet with Faculty Advisor)
Careers for Early Childhood Education Majors
Salaries Range : $13.18 - 42.77/hour
- Teacher Assistants
- Special Education Paraprofessional
- Preschool Teacher