Cal State Channel Islands Early Childhood Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Channel Islands lists for Early Childhood Studies transfers starts with ECS 101, ECS 150 and ECS 221; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Channel Islands Early Childhood Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Channel Islands lists as Early Childhood Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are CSUCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division requirements
Complete all of these
- ECS 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECS 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development
- ECS 221 Child and Family in Diverse Communities in California
- ECS 223 Infant and Toddler Foundations of Learning
- ECS 225 Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education
- ECS 227 Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Studies
- MATH 208 Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I - Numbers and Problem Solving
Language requirement
Complete 1 of these
- SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I
- SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II
- SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
- SPAN 211 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
- SPAN 212 Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Channel Islands have an Early Childhood Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Channel Islands offers Early Childhood Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Channel Islands for Early Childhood Studies?
Cal State Channel Islands's Early Childhood Studies major preparation includes ECS 101, ECS 150, ECS 221, ECS 223, ECS 225 and ECS 227, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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