Associate degree in Early Childhood Studies (AS) Elementary Education at Allan Hancock College

Elementary Education
A major of 38 units is required for the associate in
science degree and certificate.
COURSE NUMBER TITLE UNITS
Required core courses (35 units):
ECS 100 Early Child Development 3
ECS 101 Child, Family, and Community 3
ECS 105 Education of the Young Child 4
ECS 106 Creative Practices for Young Children 4
ECS 116 Multicultural Education for the Young Child 3
ECS 125 Curriculum for School-Age Children,
6-12 Years 3
Music 110 Music Fundamentals 2
Engl 137 Children's Literature 3
ECS/EDUC 133 Technology for Educators 3
ECS 107 Field Experience 4
and
ECS 110 Field Experience Seminar 2
or
ECS 108 Field Experience 2
and
ECS 110 Field Experience Seminar 2
and
ECS 109 Field Experience 2
and
ECS 127 Field Experience Seminar 1
ECS 303 Introduction to Blackboard and Child 1
Development Research
Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following:
ECS 324 Early Literacy Development 1.5
ECS 325 Literacy: Effective Teaching Strategies 1.5
FCS 110 Nutrition Science 3
or
FCS 109 Basic Nutrition for Health 3
EMS 102 First Aid and Safety Education 3
Psych 115 Behavior Modification 3