Young children, including dual language learners and those with special needs, fascinate you. You’re curious about how they develop and learn. You want to work with them and their families—in homes, schools and communities. By studying Early Childhood Studies at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you’ll receive an education that’s creative, and innovative—and that will prepare you to work with children, from birth to age 8, and their families.
Visit the program website: https://education.csuci.edu/programs/early-childhood-studies.htm
Review the Early Childhood Studies Major Requirements
Fall Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| SPED/ UDGE | 345 | Individuals with Disabilities in Society | 3 | Triple counts as Major, UDGE D, and GWAR | Major & GE & GWAR | UDGE D |
| ECS | 320 | Teaching and Learning Programs for Early Care & Development | 3 | Prerequisite: ECS 101, ECS 150, Corequisite: ECS 325 | Major | |
| ECS | 325 | Typical and Atypical Development: Birth - Age 8 | 3 | Prerequisite: ECS/PSY 150; Corequisite: ECS 320 | Major | |
| ECS | 310 | Science Technology Engineering Art and Math in Early Childhood | 2 | | Major | |
| SPAN | 101, or 102, or 201, or 202, or 211 or 212 | SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I, or
SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II, or
SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish I, or
SPAN 202: Intermediate Spanish II, or
SPAN 211: Spanish for Heritage Speakers I, or
SPAN 212: Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 | If Spanish requirement has been met change to free elective. | Major | Language |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- If interested in Credential programs, attend an information session to learn about requirements and application process
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ENGL | 475 | Language in Social Context (cross-listed as EDUC 475) | 3 | | Major | |
| EDUC | 412 or
445
| EDUC 412: Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling, or
EDUC 445: Chicano Child and Adolescent | 3 | EDUC 412 double counts with Multicultural Perspectives Requirement | Major | |
| ECS | 322 | Early Childhood Program Administration | 3 | | Major | |
| UDGE | Student's Choice | UDGE C- Arts and Humanities | 3 | Recommended: EDUC 343 or any UDGE C course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions. | GE | UDGE C |
| UDGE | Student's Choice | UDGE B- Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | Recommended: MATH 308 or any UDGE B course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions. | GE | UDGE B |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development Services
- Senior standing is required for any ECS 400 level courses
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ECS | 460 | Infant/Toddler Educaring: Learning and Assessment | 3 | Prerequisite: ECS 320, ECS 325, SPED 345; Corequisite: ECS 461 | Major | |
| ECS | 461 | Infant/Toddler Student Teaching & Seminar | 4 | Prerequisite: ECS 320, ECS 325, SPED 345; Corequisite: ECS 460 | Major | |
| ECS | 462 | Supporting Dual Language Learners: Context and Approaches | 3 | | Major | |
| ECS | 456 | Family and Community Engagement | 3 | | Major | |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective. If US History has been met, then take Free Elective. | Other | AIR: US History |
Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st
- Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| ECS | 468 | Early Language Literacy and Math Development Ages 3-8: Multicultural/Multilingual | 3 | Prerequisite: ECS 320, ECS 325, SPED 345; Corequisite: ECS 470, ECS 471 | Major | |
| ECS | 470 | Teaching and Learning in Preschool/Primary: Integrated Curriculum and Assessment | 3 | Prerequisite: ECS 320, ECS 325, SPED 345; Corequisite: ECS 468, ECS 471 | Major | |
| ECS | 471 | Preschool/Primary Student Teaching & Seminar | 4 | Prerequisite: ECS 320, ECS 325, SPED 345; Corequisite: ECS 468, ECS 470 Field Hours: 210 | Major | |
| ECS | 463 | Creating and Supporting Reciprocal Family and Community Networks | 3 | | Major | |
| POLS | 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met, then take Free Elective. | Other | AIR: CA Local & State Govt |
Milestones
- Work with Career Development Services to apply for post-graduation jobs
