Early Childhood Studies

The Department of Early Childhood Studies offers a major in Early Childhood Studies, a minor in Early Childhood Studies and a Master of Arts in Education with concentration in Early Childhood Education. Students may also use Early Childhood Education courses to satisfy requirements for the Child Development Permit for teachers of California state-funded preschool and after-school programs.

Programs and Credentials

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies (ECS)
• Concentrations in 
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Developement
  • ITEP Education Specialist (mild/moderate)
• Minor in Early Childhood Education
• Master of Arts in Education-Concentration in Early Childhood Education