Early Childhood Studies, BA

The Early Childhood Studies major prepares students for careers working with young children and their families in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals and home environments and for graduate study in related fields.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (42-57 units)

Upper Division Requirements

ECH 320 - Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood
ECH 340 - Perceptual-Motor Development in Infancy and Early Childhood
ECH 350 - Social and Emotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood
ECH 365 - Assessment of Young Children including Children with Disabilities
ECH 370 - Spiritual Development in Young Children
ECH 385 - Theories and Models for Understanding Behavior in Young Children with Disabilities
ECH 395 - Learning Environments for Young Children including Children with Disabilities
ECH 415 - Consultation and Collaboration in Early Childhood Intervention
ECH 435 - Cross Cultural Perspectives of Children including Children with Disabilities
ECH 440 - STEM Curriculum Integrated with the Arts OR
ECH 360 - Early Childhood Curriculum
ECH 455 - Research Seminar in Early Childhood including Early Childhood Intervention
ECH 460 - Adult Supervision
ECH 461 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs I
ECH 462 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs II

Optional Concentration in Early Childhood Intervention (15 units)

EDU 341 - The Exceptional Child
ECH 375 - Early Intervention: Early Childhood Special Education
ECH 425 - Low Incidence Disabilities in Young Children
ECH 495 - Practicum in Early Childhood and Intervention
ECH 498 - Early Childhood Studies Portfolio