Completion of a certificate in Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education in Diversity Studies is designed to lay the foundation for working in diverse educational settings. The certificate focuses on human experiences and how humans view the world and their communities. The program teaches students reflective strategies to assess inclusive early care and education workplace culture and address inequities. Completion of this certificate would prepare the student to work in Title 5, Title XXII, and federally funded programs.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Program Requirement   GE General Education   E Elective  

Summer Year 1
Semester Units: 3.0
ECS 103
Introduction to Early Childhood Studies & Education
3.0
Fall Year 1
Semester Units: 9.0
CDEV C1000
Child Growth and Development
3.0
ECS 104
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
3.0
ECS 125
Curriculum for Afterschool & Recreational Programs
3.0
Spring Year 1
Semester Units: 9.0
ECS 101
Child, Family and Community
3.0
ECS 105
Observation and Assessment
3.0
EDUC 132 (same as ECS 132)
Child Identity And Learning
3.0
Summer Year 2
Semester Units: 3.0
ECS 102
Child Health, Safety & Nutrition
3.0
Fall Year 2
Semester Units: 9.0
ECS 106
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
3.0
ECS 116
Teaching in a Diverse Society
3.0
EDUC 130
Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching
3.0
Spring Year 2
Semester Units: 12.0
ECS 117
Teaching Strategies for Multilingual Learners
3.0
ECS 118
Practicum: Preschool
3.0
ECS 123
Achieving Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom
3.0
Core Elective - ECS Diversity Studies (Cert.)
3.0
Summer Year 3
Semester Units: 3.0
ECS 119
Practicum: Infant/Toddler
3.0
Total Units: 48.0