Academic Programs in Early Childhood Education

The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

• School Trailhead for Social & Behavioral Sciences  Suggested Initial Coursework - TRAILHEAD
  
  
• Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Social & Behavioral Sciences - CSU Pathway - MAP
  
  
• Child & Adolescent Development for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
  
  
• Early Childhood Education for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School - MAP
  
  
• Program Flyer (Early Childhood Education) - INFO
  
  
• Program Flyer (Early Childhood Education - Education Assistant) - INFO
  
  
• Program Flyer (Early Childhood Education - Intervention Assistant) - INFO
  
  
• Program Flyer (Early Childhood Education - Twelve Core Units) - INFO

Additional Resources

 

• What can I do with this major? (Child and Family Studies) - INFO
  
  
• Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN A) - INFO
  
  
• California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system - INFO
  
  
• Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO

Career Options

Students looking to pursue a career working with young children should consider a formal education program in early childhood education. This highly-specialized degree program covers both basic and advanced topics regarding childhood learning developments, and is even required of some educators to gain employment in related professions.

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