Early Childhood Education

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The Early Childhood Education (ECE) concentration prepares students to become teachers in preschool to third grade (PK-3) settings. The ECE concentration is 32-33 units. Completion of 24 ECE units at the undergraduate level and a multiple subject credential allows a student to self-nominate for the PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Credential, recently approved by the CTC. 

Catalog, 2024-25

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ROADMAP

Select one (3-4 units):

  • ANTH 110 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3) GE-B2
  • BIOL 100 - Biology in the Real World (4) GE-B2, GE-B3

Select one (3 units):

  • HIST 488 - Education and American Democracy (3) GE-UD-C
  • PHIL 371 - Philosophy of Education (3) GE-UD-C

Complete one (4 units):

  • ENGL 463 - Children’s Literature after 1900(4) 

Complete all (22 units):

  • TED 301 - Introduction to Education (3) 
  • TED 302 - Introduction to Teaching (3) 
  • TED 470 - Early Childhood Education: Integrated Language & Literacy Development (3) 
  • TED 471 - Early Childhood Education: Integrated Math and Science (3) 
  • TED 472 - Early Childhood Education: Integrated Arts and Social Studies (3) 
  • TED 473 - Early Childhood Education: Inclusive Practices (3) 
  • TED 474 - Early Childhood Education: Professional Seminar and Practicum(4) 

ECE Courses

Early Childhood Education

Students in the ECE concentration earn 16 units in Early Childhood Education, a practical, hands-on program to prepare students for advancing on the California Permit Matrix (birth to 5 years old) as well as for students who want to teach in the younger grades (PK-3) of an elementary school. The TED 470-474 courses help develop professional experiences to work with children, families and communities.

This program caters to the working teacher and classes are intended to be taught online on Saturdays from 9am until 4pm. We utilize Zoom for synchronous and asynchronous sessions as much as possible. The ECE course sequence begins in the Fall and can be completed in three semesters. Benefits of the program include a solid foundation in research and pedagogy delivered by experienced and professional faculty.

For questions about ECE coursework or the PK-3 credential, please contact Professor Valerie Helgren-Lempesis (valerie.helgren-lempesis@csueastbay.edu).  

 

2024-25 Schedule of Teacher Education Courses for ECE Concentration

2024-25 Cohort
Fall 2025
TED 474  ECE Professional Seminar and Practicum (4) Th 5-8 (synch)   
 
2025-26 Cohort
Fall 2025
TED 470  ECE: Integrated Lang & Literacy (3) Sat 9-12 (synch)
TED 471  ECE: Integrated Math & Science (3) Tues 9-12 AE-0153 (in person)

Spring 2025
TED 472  ECE: Integrated Arts & Social Studies (3) Tues 9:30-12 AE-0385 (in person)
TED 473  ECE: Inclusive Practices (3) Sat 1-4

TED 301/302
Fall 2025
TED 301  Introduction to Education (3) Thurs 6-8:30 (synch)

Spring 2025
TED 302  Introduction to Teaching (3) Thurs 5-8

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Liberal Studies Major Requirements (71-80 units)

Core Requirements

Liberal Studies majors must complete the following core coursework as outlined. Please note that the core requirements also satisfy the upper-division GE requirements in areas C4, D4, and B6.

Liberal Studies Courses

Complete all (9 units):

  • LBST 201 - Introduction to Liberal Studies (3) 
  • LBST 223 - Education For Liberation (3) GE-F-ES; Social Justice
  • LBST 499 - Liberal Studies Senior Seminar (3) 

Humanities Courses

Complete all (10 units):

  • ART 120 - Art of Asia and the Pacific World (3) GE-C1 (or ART 221)
  • ENGL 204 - Writing About Literature (4) GE-C2
  • HIST 101 - World History I (3) GE-C2

English, Math, and Expressive Basic Skills Courses

Select one (3-4 units):

  • ENGL 303W - Advanced Expository Writing (4) UWR
  • ES 300W - Writing for Social Justice (3) GE-UD-C; Social Justice; UWR

Complete both (6 units):

  • MATH 318 - Mathematical Contributions to Modern Society (3) GE-UDB; Social Justice
  • THEA 341 - Dramatic Activities for Children (3) GE-UD-C

Select one (3-4 units) (OR other course equivalent to GE-B4):

  • MATH 118 - Mathematics for the Arts and Humanities (3) GE-B4
  • MATH 118E - Mathematics for the Arts and Humanities with Extra Support (4) GE-B4
Social Science, Natural Science, and Critical Thinking Integration Courses 

Complete all (9 units):

  • ANTH 300 - Anthropology of Global Change (3) GE-UD-D
  • ENSC 320 - The Science of Global Change (3) GE-UDB; Sustainability
  • PHIL 311 - Environmental Ethics (3) GE-UD-C; Sustainability 

Select one (3-4 units):

  • CHEM 100 - Introduction to College Chemistry (3) GE-B1, GE-B3
  • GEOL 100 - Earth Systems Science (4) GE-B1, GE-B3; Sustainability
  • PHYS 115 - Elementary Physics (3) GE-B1, GE-B3
Human Development and Social Context Courses 

Complete both (7 units):

  • HDEV 381 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Lifespan Human Development (4) (or HDEV 311)
  • HIST 382 - California and the World (3) GE-UD-D; US-3

 

Core Courses for the Major