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2025-2026 General Catalog

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2025-2026 General Catalog

Early Childhood Studies with a Concentration in Community, Health and Social Services for Children Sample Four-Year Plan

First Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 110 - Understanding Development: Birth through Adolescence Unit(s): 3
Lower Division GE Area 1C: Oral Communication
(Recommended
EDEC 160A
) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 1A: English Composition
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
(Recommended
MATH 165
or
MATH 165X
) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 3A: Arts
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 1

Spring Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 178 - Introduction to ECS Major and Digital Portfolio Unit(s): 1
EDEC 201 - Foundations of Early Care and Education Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area 1B: Critical Thinking
(Recommended
EDEC 160B
) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 5A: Physical Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4

Second Year: 28 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 220 - Child Observation with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area 5B: Life Sciences
+ Lab Credits / Units: 4
American Institutions: U.S. Constitution
Credits / Units: 3
EDEC 247 - Physical Development and Health in Childhood Unit(s): 3

Spring Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 270 - Families and Children in Diverse Societies Unit(s): 4
American Institutions: U.S. History
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 1
Lower Division GE Area 3B: Humanities
(Recommended: EDEC 260) Credits / Units: 3

Third Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 411 - Infant and Toddler Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 450 - Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families Unit(s): 3
EDEC 347 - Field Experience in Community Service Agencies Unit(s): 2
EDSP 432 - Young Children with Special Needs Unit(s): 4
Major Elective 1 Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 347 - Field Experience in Community Service Agencies Unit(s): 2
EDEC 435 - Leadership on Behalf of Children and Families Unit(s): 4
Major Elective 1 Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences
OR
Upper Division GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3
Major Elective 2 Credits / Units: 3

Fourth Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 447 - Children’s Emotional Development and Mental Health Unit(s): 3
Major Elective 3 Credits / Units: 3
Major Elective 4 Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 6

Spring Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 460 - Introduction to Research in Early Childhood Studies Unit(s): 4
EDEC 478 - ECS Senior Portfolio Unit(s): 1
University Elective Credits / Units: 10

Total Units: 120