Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in PK-3 Integrated Teacher Education Program 4 Year Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 75
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 Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall 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 - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CAD 210 | Introduction to Applied Child and Adolescent Development (Major Core, GE 4) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Core): | 3 | |
| Foundations in Early Childhood | ||
| Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Programs | ||
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CAD 260 | Children, Families, and Community: An Ecological Perspective (Major Core, GE 4, AERM, GP, SJ) | 3 |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences with USH | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 | 3-4 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CAD 280 | Early Childhood Internship (Major Core) | 3 |
| CAD 300 | Professional Roles and Careers in Child and Adolescent Development (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Concepts of the Number System (Major Core) | 3 |
| SPED 370 | Early Development and Neurodiversity (Major Core, GE 4UD) | 3 |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CAD 326 | Developing Language and Literacy Skills in Young Children (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 | ||
| SPED 671 | Inclusive Social-Emotional Development & Equitable Practices for Children & Families in Early Educ (Credential, GE 4UD) | 3 |
| Science Course 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CAD 330 | Curriculum and Development in Early Childhood (Major Core) | 3 |
| CAD 660 | Applied Advanced Developmental Science in Child and Adolescent Development (Major Core) | 3 |
| Arts Course 5 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Summer Semester | ||
| E ED 719 | Play & Inquiry-Based Learning (Credential) | 3 |
| E ED 768 | Culturally Sustaining Teaching & Learning (Credential) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| E ED 608 | Supervised Fieldwork Phase I, PK-3 (Credential) | 3 |
| E ED 628 | Teaching Practicum Seminar Phase I: PK-3 (Credential) | 3 |
| E ED 734 | Teaching Early Childhood Math, Pre-K-3 (Credential) | 3 |
| E ED 738 | Language and Literacy in Multilingual PK-3 Settings (Credential) | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| E ED 733 | Integrated Teaching through the Arts (Credential) | 3 |
| E ED 735 | Science and Environmental Education (Credential) | 3 |
| E ED 748 | Teaching Practicum Phase III (Credential) | 3-7 |
| E ED 758 | Teaching Practicum Seminar Phase III (Credential) | 3 |
| Units | 12-16 | |
| Total Units | 120-126 | |
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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
Arts Course
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.