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2023-2024 General Catalog

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2023-2024 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

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Freshman Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 178 - Introduction to ECS Major and Digital Portfolio Unit(s): 1
Lower Division GE Area A2: Written Communication
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Sciences
or
Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
FLC (includes one lower division GE) Credits / Units: 4

Spring Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 110 - Understanding Development: Birth through Adolescence Unit(s): 3
FLC (includes one lower division GE) Credits / Units: 4
Lower Division GE Area A1: Oral Communication
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area B4: Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts
Credits / Units: 3

Sophomore Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 201 - Foundations of Early Care and Education Unit(s): 4
EDEC 220 - Child Observation with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Sciences
or
Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 270 - Families and Children in Diverse Societies Unit(s): 4
EDEC 247 - Physical Development and Health in Childhood Unit(s): 3
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts
OR
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area F: Ethnic Studies Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Junior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 450 - Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families Unit(s): 3
EDEC 411 - Infant and Toddler Development Unit(s): 3
Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 447 - Children’s Emotional Development and Mental Health Unit(s): 3
EDEC 347 - Field Experience in Community Service Agencies Unit(s): 2
EDSP 432 - Young Children with Special Needs Unit(s): 4
Upper Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Senior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 435 - Leadership on Behalf of Children and Families Unit(s): 4
EDEC 460 - Introduction to Research in Early Childhood Studies Unit(s): 4
Upper Division GE Area C: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 478 - ECS Senior Portfolio Unit(s): 1
Major Elective Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4
University Elective Credits / Units: 4
University Elective Credits / Units: 4