The AS-T (Associates of Science) Transfer Degree in Early Childhood Education
This degree is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU or articulated private college or university program.
When an "AA" or "AS" Degree has a T after it, it's considered "A Degree with a Guarantee." Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major; they may also be guaranteed admission to participating private institutions. A student graduating with an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (Early Childhood Education AS-T) may transfer to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Adolescent Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Communication, Human Services, Liberal Studies or related field.
Another option for those interested in earning a teaching credential are ITEP (Integrated Teacher Education Program) Degrees which offer a 60 unit program to complete the Bachelor's and Credential. We partner closely with San Francisco State University's ITEP Programs and Graduate College of Education.
Guaranteed Admission to San Francisco State University for CCSF Graduates
San Francisco State Department of Child and Adolescent Development
Explore Early Childhood Education
Studying Child Development and Family Studies can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths.
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Early Childhood Director
- Youth Worker
- Family Support Liaison
- Inclusion Teacher
- Child Development Professor (after you earn your Master's Degree!)
- And more!
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please make an appointment with a counselor to create your personalized EdPlan and make sure you are taking the classes that best fit your goals.
View AS-T Degree Requirements in College Catalog
All CalGETC courses should be confirmed via the Course Schedule and with an academic counselor.
Semester 1
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
| CDEV 65 | Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice | 3 | |
CDEV 67 (CalGETC Area 4) | Child, Family, and Community | 3 | |
ENGL C1000 + 1AS (CalGETC Area 4) | English Composition and Composition + Academic Support | 4 - 6 | |
| CalGETC Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| | | | |
Total Units: 13 - 15
Semester 2
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
CDEV 53 (CalGETC Area 4) | Child Growth and Development | 3 | |
| CDEV 66 | Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 | |
| CalGETC Area 3 | Art | 3 | |
| CalGETC Area 2 | Math or Stats. Liberal Arts Math Recommended. See Counselor. | 3 - 5 | |
Total Units: 14 - 16
Semester 3 (Summer)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
| CalGETC Area 3 | Humanities | 3 | |
Total Units: 13
Semester 4
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
| CDEV 72 | Supervised Field Experience in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| CDEV 73 | Observing and Assessing Young Children | 3 | |
POLS 1 (CSU Graduation Requirement) | American Government | 3 | |
Oral Communication (CalGETC Area 3) | COMM C1000 | 3 | |
Biological Sciences (CalGETC Area 5) | Biology | 3 | |
| (CalGETC Area 5) | Laboratory Activity | 1 | |
Total Units: 16 - 18
Semester 5
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
| CDEV 92 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Programs | 3 | |
| CDEV 93 | Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
Physical Science (CalGETC Area 3) | Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| CSU U.S. History Graduation Requirement | See Counselor | 3 | |
| | | | |
Total Units: 15
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 53 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CDEV 65 |
Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice |
3 |
| CDEV 66 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
| CDEV 67 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
Total Units: 12
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 53 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CDEV 65 |
Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice |
3 |
| CDEV 66 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
| CDEV 67 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
Total Units: 12
Semester 2
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 90 |
Early Childhood Administration I |
3 |
| CDEV 91 |
Early Childhood Administration II |
3 |
Total Units: 6
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 53 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CDEV 65 |
Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice |
3 |
| CDEV 66 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
| CDEV 67 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
Total Units: 12
Semester 2
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 61, 62, or 85 |
Infant/Toddler Growth and Development, Infant/Toddler Care in Group Settings, or Relationship-based Infant/Toddler Care |
3 |
| CDEV 61, 62, or 85 |
Infant/Toddler Growth and Development, Infant/Toddler Care in Group Settings, or Relationship-based Infant/Toddler Care |
3 |
Total Units: 6
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 53 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CDEV 65 |
Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice |
3 |
| CDEV 66 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
| CDEV 67 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
Total Units: 12
Semester 2
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 72, 73, 92, or 93 |
Supervised Field Experience in Early Childhood Education, Observing and Assessing Young Children, Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Programs, or Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| Choose 3 units |
Depth elective courses--see catalog |
3 |
Total Units: 6
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 74 |
Children with Special Needs |
3 |
| CDEV 53 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CDEV 65 |
Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice |
3 |
| CDEV 66 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
Total Units: 12
Semester 2
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 67 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
| CDEV 91(3 units), 41T(1 unit), 99(1 unit), 124(1 unit), 125(1 unit) |
See catalog |
3 |
Total Units: 6
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 53 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| CDEV 65 |
Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice |
3 |
| CDEV 66 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum |
3 |
| CDEV 67 |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 |
Total Units: 12
Semester 2
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
| CDEV 100 |
Violence and Its Impact on Children and Their Families |
3 |
| CDEV 101 |
Intro to Violence Intervention |
3 |
Total Units: 6
Overall Total Units: 18
Pathway II in CAD: AA-T (Associates of Arts) Transfer Degree in Child and Adolescent Development
This pathway is best for pursuing careers in K-5, Middle & High School teaching, Youthwork,
K-12 Special Education/Inclusion, Counseling/Psychology, and Violence Intervention/
Community-Based Work.
