Minor in Early Childhood Studies

The Minor in Early Childhood Studies gives students from any major at Sonoma State University a concentration in the study of early childhood development and learning. This minor is useful for students interested in careers involving work with young children from birth through age eight in fields such as Child Life Specialist, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, and others. For a minor in Early Childhood Studies, students must take five required courses (18 units) plus an additional 6 units of elective courses, for a total of 24 units.

Courses required for the minor can be used to apply for a California Child Development Permit, and when the appropriate electives are chosen, the minor can cover prerequisites for the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential program or child development units for teaching in transitional kindergarten (with a Multiple Subject credential). If your ultimate goal is to obtain a Child Development Permit or enroll in the Multiple Subject Credential program, please be sure to consult with an Early Childhood Studies advisor and the Multiple Subject Credential Advisor to ensure that you take the appropriate courses.

For more information about the Education minor or ECS minor please contact Giselle Perry.