BA: Early Childhood Studies 2022-2023
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ECS 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 Field Hours: 30 Major & GE D GE Student's Choice A2 – Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE A2 GE Student's Choice B2- Life Sciences 4 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
GE Student's Choice F- Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement. GE F GE Student's Choice A3- Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ECS 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development 3 Major & GE E SPAN 101 or
102 or
201 or
202 or
211 or
212SPAN 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 II4 Select one Spanish college level course. This will also count towards Language Requirement & GE:C2 Major & GE Language GE Student's Choice B4- Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning 3 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 & descriptionsGE B4 GE Student's Choice A1- Oral Communication 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. GE A1 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also double-counts with GE: D GE AIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt. Total Units
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Milestones
- Join a student club or organization
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ART 102 Multicultural Children's Art 3 Major & GE C1 ENGL 212 Children's Literature in a Diverse World 3 Major & GE Additional C HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350
Recommended: HIST 275 (if interested in pursuing credential program)GE AIR: US History Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ECS 221 Child, Family, and Community in California in the 21st Century 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed 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 GE Student's Choice B1- Physical Sciences 4 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.
GE B1/B3 Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPED 345 Individuals with Disabilities in Society 3 Major & GE & GWAR UDGE-D ECS 320 Teaching and Learning Programs for Early Care and Development 3 Prerequisites: ECS 101 and ECS/PSY 150
Corequisite: ECS 325
Major ECS 325 Typical & Atypical Development: Birth-Age 8 3 Prerequisite: ECS/PSY 150
Corequisite: ECS 320
Major 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 ECS 310 Science Technology Engineering Art and Math in Early Childhood 2 Major Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ENGL or EDUC 475
Language in Social Context 3 Major EDUC
412
or
445Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling
or Chicano Child and Adolescent
3 Major ECS 322 Early Childhood Program Administration 3 Prerequisite: ECS 320 may be taken prior or concurrently 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 Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ECS 460 Infant/Toddler Educaring: Learning and Assessment 3 Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345
Corequisite: ECS 461
Major ECS 461 Infant/Toddler Student Teaching & Seminar 4 Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345
Corequisite: ECS 460
Field Hours: 210Major ECS 462 Supporting Dual Language Learners: Context and Approaches 3 Major ECS 456 Family and Community Engagement 3 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 2 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement. Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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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 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 Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345
Corequisites: ECS 470 and ECS 471
Major ECS 470 Teaching and Learning in Preschool/Primary: Integrated Curriculum and Assessment 3 Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345
Corequisites: ECS 468 and ECS 471
Major ECS 471 Preschool/Primary Student Teaching & Seminar 4 Prerequisites: ECS 320, ECS 325 and SPED 345
Corequisites: ECS 468 and ECS 470
Field Hours: 210Major ECS 463 Creating and Supporting Reciprocal Family and Community Networks 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Work with Career Development Services to apply for post-graduation jobs