Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
Santa Clara, USA
DURATION
60 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T in Early Childhood Education) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education.
California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T in Early Childhood Education) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major.
This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions. Students who complete this program will possess a working knowledge of child development in all domains and will have the ability to develop and implement the curriculum in early childhood education that is both developmentally and culturally appropriate.
Students will understand the importance of the family and cultural connection to the developing child.
What is an AS-T?
The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these transfer degrees:
- will earn an Associate's Degree from Mission College;
- are guaranteed admission to a similar major at a campus in the CSU system;
- will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU;
- and will not have to complete more than 60 units after transfer.
Skills Needed
- Strong written and oral communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Organization skills
- Creative thinking
- Planning and instruction abilities
- Ability to lead
- Classroom management
- Physical stamina
Program Outcome
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of child development theory and its application to Early Care and Education by identifying key developmental theorists and recognizing children’s developmental stages.
- Students will demonstrate competence in facilitating the development of each young child as a unique individual through the creation of individual and group curriculum that promotes physical, cognitive, and/or socio-emotional development.
- Students will achieve eligibility for certification of an Early Childhood Education Permit from the California State Department of Education through the completion of at least six units of early childhood development coursework.
Facilities
Curriculum
To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the following major courses with grades of C or P or better.
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
- Certified completion of either the California State University General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE-B) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
Required Core Courses
- CHD 001 ---- Child Growth and Development (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 002 ---- Child, Family, and Community (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 010 ---- Principles and Practices in Education (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 013 ---- Teaching in a Diverse Society (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 015 ---- Observation and Assessment of Children (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 017 ---- Child Health and Safety (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 026 ---- Introduction to Curriculum (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 008A ---- Practicum A (1.5 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 3.5
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Mission
Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and/or financial need.
All continuing Mission College and new students, including graduating high school students and transferring students, may apply.
Current Scholarships Available
Mission College 2022-23 General Scholarships Application
New, returning, continuing, or transferring Mission College Scholarship opportunities are available. The 2022-23 MC Scholarship Application-visit the website for more details. The deadline has closed for this year.
NEW Spring 2022 Scholarship Opportunities!
Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022. Download the application here: 21-22 Jim McEntee Scholarship
American Association of University Woman-AAUW (San Jose Branch Scholarship Application & Opportunity. For more information, visit the website. The deadline to apply is April 15,
NEW Chicana Latina (CLF) Foundation Scholarship
The Chicana Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latina college students valued at $1500 each. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2022
NEW Progress Pride Scholarship!
For the first time, the Mensa Foundation seeks to award our Progress Pride Scholarship: up to two $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is intended for college-bound, college, or graduate students at U.S. universities who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ—and who have demonstrated positive service to the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
POINT Foundation Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship Program launched in 2016 and went national in 2017. To be selected for the scholarship, students are evaluated on academic performance and potential, financial need, involvement in school and community, and goals for the future. Deadline to Apply May 3rd.
Mission Promise Program
Mission College is proud to expand our Mission Promise Program to make college more affordable for our new, first-time college students! Eligible students will have their enrollment fees paid for their first two years AND get up to $1,000 to pay for books or other educational expenses.
Dreamer Scholarships
Dreamers: Scholarship opportunity for undocumented and/or DACA recipients
- Immigrants Rising Scholarships
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- List of Undergraduate Scholarships
- Latinos in Technology (Includes Business and Nursing)
STEM Based
STEM: Science, Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Scholarship Opportunities. New opportunities are open!
- NEW! Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship.
- NEW! Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
- Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gates Millennium
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
External Scholarships New opportunities!
Additional scholarship resources and links.
- pointfoundation.org (LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Progress Pride Scholarship (BIPOC & LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Latinos in Technology (includes Business and Nursing)
- Horacio Alger Scholarship (various & Career & Technical Scholarships)
- Pivotalnow.org (Foster Youth Scholarship Opportunity)
- National League of American Pen Woman (NLAPW) (females only scholarship)
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- African American Scholarship Opportunity
- African American Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
- Soroptomist-Live Your Dream Award New!
- Live Your Dream Award NEW! (Due Nov. 15)
- VAPW Scholarship Application (Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley Deadline May 1)
Career Opportunities
Jobs in the Field
- Lead Teacher
- Child Life Specialist
- Special Education Paraprofessional
- Program Director
- Site Supervisor
- Parent Educator
- Social Worker
- Child Psychologist
- Early Childhood Educator
- Preschool Teacher
- Case Manager
- Childcare Provider
- Nanny or Au Pair
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