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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 Early Care and Education, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan

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Freshman Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

Lower Division GE Area E: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development EDEC 110 - Understanding Development: Birth through Adolescence Unit(s): 3
EDEC 178 - Introduction to ECS Major and Digital Portfolio Unit(s): 1
Lower Division GE Area A2: Written Communication
Credits / Units: 3
FLC Credits / Units: 4
Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Sciences
or
Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Sciences
+ Lab Credits / Units: 4

Spring Semester (17 Units)

EDEC 220 - Child Observation with Field Experience Unit(s): 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 A3: Critical Thinking
Credits / Units: 3

Sophomore Year: 31 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 201 - Foundations of Early Care and Education Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts
or
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
EDEC 290 Credits / Units: 2
EDEC 290L Credits / Units: 2
Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (17 Units)

EDEC 247 - Physical Development and Health in Childhood Unit(s): 3
EDEC 270 - Families and Children in Diverse Societies Unit(s): 4
EDEC 291 Credits / Units: 2
EDEC 291L Credits / Units: 2
Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Sciences
or
Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area F: Ethnic Studies
Credits / Units: 3

Junior Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

EDEC 407 - Children’s Literature for Justice Unit(s): 3
EDEC 411 - Infant and Toddler Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 450 - Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families Unit(s): 3
Upper Division GE Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (14 Units)

EDEC 407 - Children’s Literature for Justice Unit(s): 3
EDEC 437 - Integrated Curriculum with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
EDSP 432 - Young Children with Special Needs Unit(s): 4
Upper Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Senior Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (16 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 Electives Credits / Units: 5

Spring Semester (16 Units)

EDEC 410 - Language Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 478 - ECS Senior Portfolio Unit(s): 1
University Electives Credits / Units: 9

Total Units: 120