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Early Childhood Education for Transfer AS-T Degree - Cal-GETC

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 300
Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
ECE 312
Child Development or
3
F, S
4
PSYC 372
Child Development
3
F, S
4
ECE 314
The Child, the Family and the Community
3
F, S
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
F, S
1A
ENGL C1000H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
F, S
1A
Arts
3
F, S
3A
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

16-17 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 320
Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 300 AND 312
F, S
ECE 326
Making Learning Visible Through Observation and Documentation
3
F, S
ECE 415
Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition
3
F, S
MATH 310
Mathematical Discovery or
3
F, S
2
See List Z
3-4
F, S
2
Ethnic Studies Z
3
F, S
6
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Math List: 

MATH 300:Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3 units) 

STAT 300: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 units) 

PSYC 330: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Science (3 units) 

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 321
Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 320
F, S
ECE 430
Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
Humanities Z
3
F, S
3B
Critical Thinking and Composition Z
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
Physical Science Z
3
F, S
5A
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 4

13 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
POLS C1000 Z
American Government and Politics
3
F, S
4
Oral Communication Z
3
F, S
1C
Biological Science Z
3
F, S
5B
Science Lab 1 Z
1
F, S
5C
HIST 310 Z
History of the United States (To 1877) or
3
F, S
HIST 311 Z
History of the United States (1865 - Present) or
3
F, S
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Science Laboratory must correspond to either the Physical sciences or Biological Science lecture course. Related lecture courses must be completed prior to or concurrently with lab courses.

Notes

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC 
  • See Assist.org for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 09, 2025

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