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Early Childhood Education Administration A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
62-63

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ECE 300
Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
3
Maj
ECE 312
Child Development
3
L7B
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading & Writing
3-4
L1A
ME
**Major Elective
3
GE
Arts & Humanities
3
L3

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


**Major Elective - A minimum of 12 units from the following (select 1 course this semester): ECE 322, 326+, 330, 342, 343, 360, 415

+Prerequisite for ECE 326: ECE 300 and 312 with grades of "C" or better

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ECE 314
The Child, the Family and the Community
3
L4
ME
ECE 400 + / 402
Children with Exceptional Needs
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
L6

+Prerequisite for ECE 400: ECE 312 with a grade of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 12 units from the following (select 1 course this semester not already completed in a previous semester): ECE 322, 326+, 330, 342, 343, 360, 415

+ Prerequisite for ECE 326: ECE 300 and 312 with grades of "C" or better


**If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
ECE 320 + / 327 +
Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
4
Maj
ECE 420 +
Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
L5
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
L1B

+ Prerequisite for ECE 320: ECE 300, 312, and 314 with grades of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for ECE 327: ECE 300 and ECE 312 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for ECE 420: ECE 300 and 312 with grades of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 12 units from the following (select 1 course this semester not already completed in a previous semester): ECE 322, 326+, 330, 342, 343, 360, 415

+ Prerequisite for ECE 326: ECE 300 and 312 with grades of "C" or better

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
ECE 321 + / 328 +
Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
4
Maj
ECE 422 +
Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
3
Maj
ECE 424
Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a Collaborative Learning Setting
2
Maj
ECE 430
Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Physical Education
1
L7A

+Prerequisite for ECE 321 & 328: ECE 300, 312, 314 & 320 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for ECE 422: ECE 320 and 420 with a grade of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 12 units from the following (select 1 course this semester not already completed in a previous semester): ECE 322, 326+, 330, 342, 343, 360, 415

+ Prerequisite for ECE 326: ECE 300 and 312 with grades of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; Area L6; Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA. Students also have an option of completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) instead of the local general education pattern.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements. 

Department Notes

  • ECE 327 is open to students working 30 hours or more in a licensed early care and education program.
  • ECE 328 is open to students working 30 hours or more in a licensed early care and education program.

Published June 23, 2025

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