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2026-2027 General Catalog

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2026-2027 General Catalog

Early Childhood Studies, PK-3 Pre Cred Concentration Sample Two-Year Plan

Third Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 410 - Language Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 178 - Introduction to ECS Major and Digital Portfolio Unit(s): 1
EDEC 435 - Leadership on Behalf of Children and Families Unit(s): 4
EDEC 450 - Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families Unit(s): 3 (OR University Elective if met with ADT)
Upper Division GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 1

Spring Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 411 - Infant and Toddler Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 437 - Integrated Curriculum with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
EDEC 475 - Integrated Science Curriculum PK-6 Unit(s): 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 6

Fourth Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 479 - Learning and Development PK-3 Unit(s): 2
EDEC 484 - Creative Arts and Movement PK-3 Unit(s): 2
EDSP 432 - Young Children with Special Needs Unit(s): 4
Upper Division GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
OR
Upper Division GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences

(Recommend
MATH 300A Elementary Number Systems
) Credits / Units: 3
University Elective (
American Institutions: U.S. History
OR University Elective) Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 460 - Introduction to Research in Early Childhood Studies Unit(s): 4
EDEC 478 - ECS Senior Portfolio Unit(s): 1
Upper Division GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 7