Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS/ECH176 or CFS235 or EED205 |
Child Development or Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight or The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
| (CFS123 and CFS125 and ECH280) or EED215 |
(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings and Safety In Early Childhood Settings and Food Experiences With Young Children) or Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness | 3 | |||
| (CFS/ECH271 and CFS282 and ECH282) or EED212 |
(Arranging the Environment and Mainstreaming The Young Child With a Disability and Discipline/Guidance Of Child Groups) or Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | Gateway course | 3 | ||
| EDU222 or EED222 |
Introduction to the Exceptional Learner or Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | C, SB | 3 | ||
| (CFS101AH and ECH281) or ECH128 or EED210 |
(Art Activities for the Young Child and Movement/Music for the Young Child) or Early Learning: Play and the Arts or Creative and Cognitive Play | 2–3 | |||
| EED260 or EED261 or CFS/ECH284AA |
Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship or Early Childhood Preschool Internship or Early Childhood Teaching Internship | 1 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFS/ECH176 or CFS235 or EED205 |
Child Development or Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight or The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
| (CFS123 and CFS125 and ECH280) or EED215 |
(Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings and Safety In Early Childhood Settings and Food Experiences With Young Children) or Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (CFS/ECH271 and CFS282 and ECH282) or EED212 |
(Arranging the Environment and Mainstreaming The Young Child With a Disability and Discipline/Guidance Of Child Groups) or Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment | 3 | |||
| EED200 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | Gateway course | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU222 or EED222 |
Introduction to the Exceptional Learner or Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight | C, SB | 3 | ||
| (CFS101AH and ECH281) or ECH128 or EED210 |
(Art Activities for the Young Child and Movement/Music for the Young Child) or Early Learning: Play and the Arts or Creative and Cognitive Play | 2–3 | |||
| EED260 or EED261 or CFS/ECH284AA |
Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship or Early Childhood Preschool Internship or Early Childhood Teaching Internship | 1 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences