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Early Childhood Education Teacher A.A. Degree - Local GE

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:: 60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE Area
Maj	ECE 300	Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education	3
Maj	ECE 312	Child Development	3	SCC Local Area L4
GE	ENGL C1000 ^* / ENGWR 488 ^H / ESLW 340	Academic Reading & Writing	3-4	SCC Local Area L1A
	GE	MATH 300 ^**	Introduction to Mathematical Ideas		3	SCC Local Area L2
	Elec	INDIS 313 ^*** / HCD 310	Elective		3

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

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

***First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.

Semester 2

15 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE Area
Maj	ECE 314	The Child, the Family and the Community	3	SCC Local Area L7B
Maj	ECE 430	Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education	3
ME		*Major Elective	3
GE		Ethnic Studies	3	SCC Local Area L6
GE		Oral Communication & Critical Thinking	3	SCC Local Area L1B

*Major Elective - A minimum of 12 units from the following (select 1 course this semester): ECE 322, 326+, 330, 331+, 342, 343, 360, 415

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

+ Prerequisite for ECE 331: ECE 330 with a grade of "C" or better

Second Year

Semester 3

14 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE Area
ME	ECE 320 / 327 ⁺	Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education	4
ME	ME	ECE 400 ⁺ / 402	Children with Exceptional Needs		3
ME	ME		*Major Elective	3
GE		Physical Education	1	SCC Local Area L7A
GE		Natural Sciences	3	SCC Local Area L5

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

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

+ 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, 331+, 342, 343, 360, 415

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

+ Prerequisite for ECE 331: ECE 330 with a grade of "C" or better

Semester 4

16 Units

CAT.	COURSE	TITLE	UNIT	GE Area
ME	ECE 321 ⁺ / 328 ⁺	Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education	4
ME	ME		*Major Elective		3
ME		*Major Elective	3
GE		Arts & Humanities	3	SCC Local Area L3
Elec		**Electives	3

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

*Major Elective - A minimum of 12 units from the following (select 2 courses this semester not already completed in a previous semester): ECE 322, 326+, 330, 331+, 342, 343, 360, 415

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

+ Prerequisite for ECE 331: ECE 330 with a grade of "C" or better

**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

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:

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.
Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College.
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 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.

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Published February 26, 2026

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