Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ECS101Introduction to Early Childhood Education3Field Hours: 30Major & GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 – Written Communication3Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2- Life Sciences4

    Recommended: BIOL 100 (Exploring the Living World) or BIOL 170 (Foundations of Life Science) or any GE B2 course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    GE

    B2/B3

    GEStudent's ChoiceF- Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GEF
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3- Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3

    Total Units

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    Milestones

    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ECS150Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development3Major & GEE
    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

    SPAN 212:Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    4Select one Spanish college level course. This will also count towards Language Requirement & GE:C2Major & GELanguage
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4- Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning3

    MATH 208 (Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I: Numbers and Problem- Solving) is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    GEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1- Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEA1
    POLS 150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE: DGEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.

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    Milestones

    • Join a student club or organization
  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ART102Multicultural Children's Art3Major & GEC1
    ENGL212Children's Literature in a Diverse World3Major & GEAdditional C
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350
    Recommended: HIST 275 (if interested in pursuing credential program)
    GEAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    If interested in credential program (complete HIST 211 or COMP 101)
    Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    If interested in credential program (complete HIST 211 or COMP 101)
    Other

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division major requirements
    • Consider adding minor or if interested in credential program, attend an information session to learn more about requirements
    • If interested in multiple subject or special credential, recommend completing (COMP 101, HIST 211, HIST 369, MATH 208, MATH 308, PHSC 170, BIOL 100 or BIOL 170) to gain knowledge for CSET Multiple Subjects Examination

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ECS221Child, Family, and Community in California in the 21st Century3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    If interested in the credential program (complete HIST 369)
    Other
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1- Physical Sciences4

    Recommended: PHSC 170 (Foundations in Physical Science) or any GE B1 course.

    Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    GEB1/B3
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    Other

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    Milestones

    • Meet with an academic advisor for degree progress check
    • Make sure to have GE golden four completed (A1, A2, A3, B4)
    • Earn 60 units and junior standing
  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    SPED 345Individuals with Disabilities in Society3Major & GE & GWARUDGE-D
    ECS320Teaching and Learning Programs for Early Care and Development3

    Prerequisites: ECS 101 and ECS/PSY 150

    Corequisite: ECS 325

    Major
    ECS325Typical & Atypical Development: Birth-Age 83

    Prerequisite: ECS/PSY 150

    Corequisite: ECS 320

    Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B- Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3

    Recommended: MATH 308 or any UDGE-B course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    GEUDGE-B
    ECS310Science Technology Engineering Art and Math in Early Childhood2Major

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    Milestones

    • If interested in Credential programs, attend an information session to learn about requirements and application process
    • Meet with Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet with Career Development Services

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL or EDUC

    475

    Language in Social Context3Major

    EDUC

    412


    or


    445

    Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling

    or Chicano Child and Adolescent

    3Major
    ECS322Early Childhood Program Administration3Prerequisite: ECS 320 may be taken prior or concurrently Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C- Arts and Humanities3

    Recommended: EDUC 343 or any UDGE-C course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    GEUDGE-C
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Senior standing is required for any ECS 400 level courses
    • Meet with Academic advisor for degree progress check
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ECS460Infant/Toddler Educaring: Learning and Assessment3

    Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345

    Corequisite: ECS 461

    Major
    ECS461Infant/Toddler Student Teaching & Seminar4

    Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345
    Corequisite: ECS 460

    Field Hours: 210

    Major
    ECS462Supporting Dual Language Learners: Context and Approaches3Major
    ECS456Family and Community Engagement 3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective2Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Apply for graduation by October 1st deadline
    • Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Meet with Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet with Career Development Services

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ECS468Early Language Literacy and Math Development Ages 3-8: Multicultural/Multilingual3

    Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345

    Corequisites: ECS 470 and ECS 471

    Major
    ECS470Teaching and Learning in Preschool/Primary: Integrated Curriculum and Assessment3

    Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345

    Corequisites: ECS 468 and ECS 471

    Major
    ECS471Preschool/Primary Student Teaching & Seminar4

    Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345
    Corequisites: ECS 468 and ECS 470

    Field Hours: 210

    Major
    ECS463Creating and Supporting Reciprocal Family and Community Networks3Major

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    Milestones

    • Work with Career Development Services to apply for post-graduation jobs
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