Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis is the experimental courses description. Early Childhood Education Current research on early care and education has emphasized the importance of formal education and specialized coursework combined with supervised field experience in the development of teachers who are able to provide high quality educational experiences for children. The Early Childhood Education Program at Sacramento City College has three major responsibilities: academic preparation, workforce development and leadership. We provide students with: academic courses based on child development theory and best practices in early care and education. courses that orient them to the field of early care and education. the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful in the workforce. The Early Childhood Education and Child Development faculty engage in leadership through collaboration with educational, community, industry, state and federal partners. Degrees and Certificates Offered A.S.-T. in Early Childhood Education A.A. in Early Childhood Education Administration A.A. in Early Childhood Education Foundations A.A. in Early Childhood Education Teacher Family Child Care Certificate Infant Care and Education Teacher Certificate School-Age Care and Education Teacher Certificate Dean Paulette Lopez Department Chair Amy Strimling Phone (916) 650-2754 Email LopezP@scc.losrios.edu Associate Degrees for Transfer A.S.-T. in Early Childhood Education The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is designed to provide a clearly articulated curricular track for Sacramento City College students preparing to transfer in Child Development or Early Childhood Education while also serving the diverse needs of students interested in the breadth and depth of the field. Additionally, this program will expose students to the core principles and practices of the field in order to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, or vocational paths. In addition to transfer, this foundation would be appropriate for students working in early care and development programs. The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law): (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal- GETC). (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units 1st Semester: ECE 300 Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education 3 ECE 312 Child Development 3 ECE 314 The Child, the Family and the Community 3 2nd Semester: ECE 320 Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education 4 ECE 415 Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 3rd semester: ECE 321 Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education 4 ECE 326 Making Learning Visible Through Observation and Documentation 3 4th semester: 