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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 Two-Year Plan

Third Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 411 - Infant and Toddler Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 450 - Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families Unit(s): 3 OR University Elective
EDSP 432 - Young Children with Special Needs Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
EDEC 178TR - Intro to ECS Major for Transfer Students Unit(s): 1

Spring Semester (15 Units)

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
(WGS 305 or WGS 375 recommended for AI and UD GE Area 3)
Upper Division GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
Major Elective 2 Credits / Units: 3

Fourth Year: 31 units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 347 - Field Experience in Community Service Agencies Unit(s): 2
EDEC 447 - Children’s Emotional Development and Mental Health Unit(s): 3
Major Elective 3 Credits / Units: 3
American Institutions or University Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4

Spring Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 460 - Introduction to Research in Early Childhood Studies Unit(s): 4
EDEC 478 - ECS Senior Portfolio Unit(s): 1
Major Elective 4 Credits / Units: 3
American Institutions or University Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4

Units

Program units: 60

Total units required for graduation: 120