Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd Grade 4 Year Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 45
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences with USH | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CAD 210 | Introduction to Applied Child and Adolescent Development (Major Core, GE 4) | 3 |
| CAD 260 | Children, Families, and Community: An Ecological Perspective (Major Core, GE 4, AERM, GP, SJ) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Core): | 3 | |
| Foundations in Early Childhood | ||
| Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Programs | ||
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CAD 280 | Early Childhood Internship (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CAD 300 | Professional Roles and Careers in Child and Adolescent Development (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Concepts of the Number System (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CAD 330 | Curriculum and Development in Early Childhood (Major Core) | 3 |
| CAD 410GW | Applied Developmental Science: Prenatal Through Early Childhood - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| Select One (Observation and Assessment): | 3 | |
| Assessment and Observation with Children | ||
| Classroom Assessment and Evaluation for Young Children | ||
| Science Course 4 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| CAD 326 | Developing Language and Literacy Skills in Young Children (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| Inclusive Education Course 5 | 3 | |
| Physical Education Course 6 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Art Course 7 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| CAD 660 | Applied Advanced Developmental Science in Child and Adolescent Development (Major Core) | 3 |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Four | 12 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 120-122 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.
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Science Course
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 5
Inclusive Education Course
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 6
Physical Education Course
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
Arts Course
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.