The goal of the Early Childhood Education Associate in Science for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Child and Adolescent Development, Human Development, Education, or Liberal Studies. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible. The major requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum. It is the most efficient pathway for students desiring to transfer to CSU in a similar major in a timely manner. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
Students who choose the Early Childhood Education Associate in Science for Transfer program will be prepared to transfer to a CSU to pursue a BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. This degree provides a solid foundation in nationally recognized child development principles, observation and assessment techniques that lead to planning developmentally appropriate, inclusive curriculum, and awareness of diversity as it relates to children and families.
