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The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early childhood Studies will prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively work with young children and their families from birth through eight years of age. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in order to serve typically developing young children and those with disabilities within the natural settings of home, community, and schools.
The academic program will offer core curricula and practica in early childhood development and pedagogy while highlighting the contextual influences of family, culture, language, and society. The Early Childhood Studies Program is distinctive in that the major emphasizes the first eight years of life as extremely significant in children's development. The philosophy implicit in the Early Childhood Studies Program is reflective of the Position Statements and Early Childhood Professional Preparation Standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children that include:
Promoting child development and learning
Building family and community relationships--whatever their structure, language, ethnicity, and child's ability or disability
Delivering developmentally effective assessment and teaching practices
Preparing early childhood professionals beyond a foundational level in order to support the acquisition and application of advanced knowledge and skills.
The degree coursework, including fieldwork with children and families, is also offered in Santa Barbara, CA at our Goleta Campus. Courses and programmatic requirements are consistent across both campuses, with some scheduling variations. There is a specific programmatic focus on the preparation of graduates who possess knowledge and skills in second language acquisition and literacy for young English learners.
Careers
The program will prepare graduates for multiple career paths in the fields of teacher education, health and human services. These careers include infant/toddler and preschool teachers, early interventionists, administrators of centers for young children and families. The program will provide the subject matter preparation for the multiple subjects and special education teaching credentials, as well as related professional programs in health and human services such as child life specialists and counselors. Graduates will also be prepared to pursue graduate studies in related fields such as, education, social work, human development, and counseling.
| Course Name | Units | Prerequisites, GE & Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ART 102 - Multicultural Children’s Art | 3 | G.E., C1, C3b |
| BIOL 100 - Exploring the Living World | 4 | G.E., B2 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 170 - Foundations of Life Science | 4 | G.E., B2 |
| PHSC 170 - Foundations in Physical Science | 4 | G.E., B1 |
| COMP 101 Computer Literacy | 3 | G.E., B4 |
| ECS 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | G.E., D |
| ECS 221 Child, Family and Community in California in the 21st Century | 3 | __ |
| HIST 211 World Civilizations: Origins to 1500 | 3 | G.E., D |
| ENGL 212 Introduction to Children’s Literature | 3 | — |
| MATH 208 Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I: Numbers & Problem Solving | 3 | G.E., B3 |
| PSY 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent | 3 | __ |
| One Semester of Spanish I | 4 | G.E., C3a |
| Course Name | Units | Prerequisites, GE & Comments |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 275 The United States to 1900 | 3 | U.S. History & Constitution Requirement |
| POLS 150 American Political Institutions | 3 | Local Government Requirement |
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (49 UNITS)
| Course Name | Units | Prerequisites, GE & Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ECS 320 Early Childhood Service Delivery Models & Programs for Young Children | 3 | — |
| ECS 322 Early Childhood Program Administration | 3 | — |
| ECS 325 Typical & Atypical Development: Birth-Age 8 | 3 | — |
| ECS 456 Working with Parents | 3 | — |
| ECS 460 Infant/Toddler Assessment & Intervention | 3 | — |
| ECS 461 Infant/Toddler Student Teaching & Seminar | 4 | — |
| ECS 468 Early Numeracy & Literacy for Children Ages 3-8: Multicultural/Multilingual | 3 | — |
| 470 Preschool/Primary Assessment & Teaching Strategies | 4 | — |
| ECS 471 Preschool/Primary Student Teaching & Seminar | 4 | — |
| EDML 461 Theory, Methods and Applications In Bilingual Education | 3 | Senior Standing |
| EDMC 560 Application of Mainstream & ELD Methods | 2 | Senior Standing |
| EDUC 512 Equity, Diversity & Foundations of Schooling | 3 | G.E., C3b, Senior standing |
| ENGL 475 Language in Social Context | 3 | — |
| HIST 369 California History & Culture | 3 | — |
| PHED 302 Motor Learning, Fitness & Development in Children | 2 | G.E., E |
| HLTH 322 Health Issues in Education | 2 | G.E., E |
| SPED 345 Individuals with Disabilities in Society | 3 | PSY, G.E., D E, |
| SPED 546 Consultation & Collaboration with Families and State and Professionals | 3 | Senior Standing |
University Electives (23–24 Units)
| Requirements | Units | Prerequisites, GE & Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | 17 | Students preparing for the multiple subjects or special education credentials are strongly urged to take MATH 308 |
| Interdisciplinary Electives | 6 | G.E., C2 |
Total Units for Graduation
| Requirements | Units |
|---|---|
| Electives Lower Division Requirements | 47-48 |
| Upper Division Requirements | 49 |
| University Electives | 23-24 |
| Total | 120 |
International Freshmen Checklist
International Transfer Checklist
Financial Affidavit for Undergraduate applicants
Submit all application documents to the Center for International Affairs.
*Transfer Students: We are currently accepting applications from all community colleges in the U.S. Please make sure that you have at least 60 units and have completed “Oral communication”, “Written communication”, “Critical thinking” and “College level mathematics/quantitative reasoning” with “C” or better. Please note that the Nursing programs are closed for international students.
English Score
Submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other acceptable test (see below for list of tests). Scores must be sent directly to CSUCI from testing agency.
Acceptable English Placement Exams
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum Paper-Based score of 500, a minimum Computer Based score of 173 or a minimum Internet Based score of 61.
IELTS – International English Language Test System with an overall band score of 6.0.
*Transfer students: It’s not necessary to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score if you have completed the required Freshman Composition Class at your community college.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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