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Early Childhood Education A.A. Degree

  • 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. ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.
Total Units:
60

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
3
F, S
L4
ECE 314
The Child, the Family and the Community
3
F, S
L7B
ENGL C1000
College Composition
3
F, S
L1A
Arts and Humanities
3
F, S
L3

Semester 2

14-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 320
Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 300 AND ECE 312 or PSYC 372
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 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas or
3
F, S
L2
See List
3-4
F, S
L2
Living Skills: Physical Education
1
F, S
L7A

Math List: 

MATH 310: Mathematical Discovery (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

16-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 321
Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 320
F, S
ECE 361
Introducing Young Children to Visual Arts or
3
F, S
ECE 363
Music and Movement with Young Children
3
F, S
ECE 342
Constructive Math and Science in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
Natural Science
3
F, S
L5
Degree Applicable Elective
3-2
F, S

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ECE 330
Infant and Toddler Development
3
F, S
ECE 430
Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
ECE 343
Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood
3
F, S
Oral Communication and Critical Thinking
3
F, S
L1B
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
L6

Notes

ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways. For the previous academic year see General Education requirements.

  • FLC 2025-2026 AA/AS General Education requirements. 
  • A degree applicable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 100 and 499. 
  • 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: 2026-2027

Published May 07, 2026

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