Early Childhood DevelopmentAssociate in Arts

  1. Chabot College
    Early Childhood Development
    Associate in Arts
    • 63–70 credits
    • 4 terms
  2. to Degree

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Chabot College: Early Childhood Development

Term 1 — Fall

6 courses18–20 credits

ECD 50

Early Childhood Principles and Practices
  • Major
  • 3 credits

ECD 56

Child Growth and Development
  • Major
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: English Composition

  • General Education
  • 4 credits

GE AA/AS: Ethnic Studies

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Art and Humanities

  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits

Electives

  • Elective
  • 2 credits

Student Educational Plan

Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).
  • Milestone

Tutoring

Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.
  • Milestone

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

5 courses15–17 credits

ECD 62

Child, Family and Community
  • Major
  • 3 credits

ECD 63

Early Childhood Curriculum
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites

ECD 69

Child Study: Observation and Assessment
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits

Electives

  • Elective
  • 2 credits

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.
  • Milestone

Career Exploration & Preparation

Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.
  • Milestone

Term 3 — Fall

7 courses15–16 credits

ECD 60

Introduction to the Young Child With Exceptional Needs
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites

ECD 95

Work Experience
  • Major
  • 1–14 credits

ECD 96

Work Experience Seminar
  • Major
  • 1 credit

ECD 54

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
  • Major / Gen Ed
  • 3 credits

GE AA: American Institutions

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

GE AA/AS: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits

GE AA: Wellness - Physical Education Activity

  • General Education
  • 1 credit

Apply for Transfer

Support and Activities
  • Reminder

Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.
  • Milestone

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.
  • Milestone

Term 4 — Spring

5 courses15–17 credits

ECD 79

Teaching in a Diverse Society
  • Major
  • 3 credits

ECD 90

Practicum: Supervised Experience
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites

GE AA/AS: Natural Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits

GE AA/AS: Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • General Education
  • 3 credits

Electives

  • Elective
  • 2 credits

Graduation

Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st
  • Milestone

General Education Certification

Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.
  • Milestone
Early Childhood Development — Associate in Arts
Total credits: 63–70

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