Degree Options
The Allan Hancock College Early Childhood Studies Program offers associate in science degrees in the following:
- Early Childhood Studies: General
- Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education
with Bilingual/Bicultural Emphasis - Early Childhood Studies: Preschool/
Infant-Toddler Program - Early Childhood Studies: Special Education
Early Childhood Studies: General
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A major of 39 units is required for the associate in science degree. Required core courses (33 units):
| ECS 100 | Child Growth & Development | 3 units |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
| ECS 102 | Child, Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 units |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices | 3 units |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 units |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to EC Curriculum | 3 units |
| ECS 115 | Caring for Infants and Toddlers | 3 units |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 units |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 units |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant/Toddler | 3 units |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 units |
| Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: | ||
| ECS 112 | The Preschool Child With Special Needs | 3 units |
| ECS 113 | Early Infant Intervention | 3 units |
| ECS 114 | Parent/Child Relationships | 3 units |
| ECS 117 | Teaching the Bilingual/Bicultural Child | 3 units |
| ECS 125 | Curriculum for School-age Children | 3 units |
| ECS 303 | Introduction to Blackboard and Child Development Research | 1 units |
| ECS 310 | Art for Young Children | .5 units |
| ECS 311 | Creating Learning Materials | .5 units |
| ECS 312 | Music Activities for Young Children | .5 units |
| FCS/FSN 109 | Basic Nutrition for Health | 3 units |
| or | ||
| FSN 110 | Nutrition Science | 3 units |
| ENGL 137 | Children's Literature | 3 units |
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish | 5 units |
Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education
Download Brochure PDFA major of 42 units is required for the associate in science degree. Required core courses (39 units):
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices | 3 units |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 units |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to EC Curriculum | 3 units |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 units |
| ECS 117 | Teaching the Bilingual/Bicultural Child | 3 units |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 units |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant/Toddler | 3 units |
| ECS 125 | Curriculum for School-Age Children, 6-12 Years | 3 units |
| ECS 130 | Exploring Teaching | 3 units |
| ECS 132 | Child Identity and Learning | 3 units |
| ECS/EDUC 133 | Technology for Educators | 3 units |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | ||
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 units |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 units |
| ECS 303 | Introduction to Blackboard and Child Development Research | 1 units |
| FCS/FSN 109 | Basic Nutrition for Health | 3 units |
| or | ||
| FSN 110 | Nutrition Science | 3 units |
| EMS102 | First Aid and Safety Education | 3 units |
| ENGL 137 | Children’s Literature | 3 units |
| MUS 110 | Music Fundamentals | 2 units |
Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education with Bilingual/Bicultural Emphasis
Download Brochure PDFA major of 42 units is required for the associate in science degree. Demonstration of proficiency in Spanish and English Required (see note). Required core courses (39 units):
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices | 3 units |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 units |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to EC Curriculum | 3 units |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 units |
| ECS 117 | Teaching the Bilingual/Bicultural Child | 3 units |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 units |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant/Toddler | 3 units |
| ECS 125 | Curriculum for School-Age Children, 6-12 Years | 3 units |
| ECS 130 | Exploring Teaching | 3 units |
| ECS 132 | Child Identity and Learning | 3 units |
| ECS/EDUC 133 | Technology for Educators | 3 units |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | ||
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 units |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 units |
| ECS 303 | Introduction to Blackboard and Child Development Research | 1 units |
| MUS 110 | Music Fundamentals | 2 units |
| ENGL 137 | Children's Literature | 3 units |
| EMS 102 | First Aid and Safety Education | 3 units |
| SPAN 104 | Intermediate Spanish | 5 units |
| Note: Proficiency in English may be demonstrated by the completion of English 101 and 102 with grades of "C" or better. Proficiency in Spanish may be demonstrated by the completion of Spanish 104 or a score of 3 or higher on an AP Spanish language exam. |
Early Childhood Studies: Preschool/Infant-Toddler Program
Download Brochure PDFA major of 38 units is required for the associate in science degree. Required core courses (35 units):
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 units |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices | 3 units |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 units |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to EC Curriculum | 3 units |
| ECS 111 | Supervision and Administration | 3 units |
| ECS 115 | Caring for Infants and Toddlers | 3 units |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 units |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant Toddler | 3 units |
| ECS 120 | Mentor Teacher and Adult Supervision | 2 units |
| ECS 320 | Administration: Staff Leadership | 1 units |
| ECS 321 | Administration: Professional Ethics | 1 units |
| ECS 322 | Administration: Parents as Partners | 1 units |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | ||
| ECS 112 | The Preschool Child with Special Needs | 3 units |
| ECS 113 | Early Infant Intervention | 3 units |
| ECS 114 | Parent/Child Relationships | 3 units |
| ECS 117 | Teaching the Bilingual/Bicultural Child | 3 units |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 units |
| ECS 121 | Family Child Care Business | 2 units |
| ECS 125 | Curriculum for School-age Children | 3 units |
| ECS 303 | Introduction to Blackboard and Child Development Research | 1 units |
| BUS 106 | Small Business Management | 3 units |
| BUS 107 | Human Relations in Business | 3 units |
| ACCT 317 | Bookkeeping | 3 units |
| FCS/FSN 109 | Basic Nutrition for Health | 3 units |
| or | ||
| FSN 110 | Nutrition Science | 3 units |
Early Childhood Studies: Special Education
Download Brochure PDFA major of 41 units is required for the associate in science degree. Required core courses (38 units):
| ECS 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 units |
| ECS 104 | Intro to Early Childhood Ed. | 3 units |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 units |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 units |
| ECS 112 | The Preschooler with Special Needs | 3 units |
| ECS 113 | Early Infant Intervention | 3 units |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 units |
| ECS 119 | Practicum: Infant/Toddler | 3 units |
| ECS 122 | Positive Child Guidance | 3 units |
| ASL 120 | American Sign Language 1 | 3 units |
| LS 312 | Adapted Computer Skills | 2 units |
| Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following: | ||
| ECS/EDUC 133 | Technology for Educators | 3 units |
| ECS 303 | Introduction to Blackboard and Child Development Research | 1 units |
| ECS 310 | Art for Young Children | .5 units |
| ECS 311 | Creating Learning Materials | .5 units |
| ECS 312 | Music Activities for Young Children | .5 units |
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Sabine Cichlar
ECS Student
"I truly enjoyed all instructors in my Early Childhood Studies classes. My instructors have experience in the field and shared it with us to give us the real picture. The opportunity to do the lab hours at the school's childcare center was a bonus."
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