CSUDH Liberal Studies:
Early Teaching and Learning Option

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Bachelor of Arts Degree Transfer Program

Liberal Studies Early Teaching and Learning Option (ETLO)

The Liberal Studies Early Teaching and Learning Option (ETLO) is designed to prepare students to teach children from birth to age 5 in diverse inclusive early childhood education and preschool settings. Participants in the option complete the undergraduate liberal studies degree with an emphasis on studies in early language development, culture, literacy, early mathematical reasoning, and exceptional children. For those students interested in special education, the option provides a clear pathway into the Early Childhood Special Education credential program.

Child Development Courses (21 units)

(Some courses may be substituted for the courses listed below. See the Seeds Counselor for verification.)

Concentration Courses (12 units)
-CDEV 108 The Preschool Child
-CDEV 114 Observing and Guiding Children
Two Courses From:
-CDEV 119 Language Arts for Young Children
-CDEV 116 Creative Art for Young Children
-CDEV 117 Music and Movement for Young Children
-CDEV 118 Math and Science for Young Children
Elective Courses (9 units)
-Unrestricted: Any nine units of child development courses

General Education and Major Preparation Courses (39)

(Some courses may be substituted for the courses listed below.  See the Seeds Counselor for verification.)

-Art 1 or Theatre 1
-Biology 10
-Child Development 103
-Communication Studies 1
-Dance 1 or Music 11
-Education 101
-English 1A
-English 1C
-History 140 or Anthropology 12
-History 1A
-Math 110
-Oceanography 10, Astronomy 20, or Astronomy 25
-Political Science 1
-Area C2 Course

Admission to the Liberal Studies Early Teaching and Learning Option includes:

• G.E. Certification

• Overall GPA of 2.0 or above

• Current Child Development Permit (any level)

• Official university admission into the Liberal Studies Program

It is highly recommended that all students meet with the Seeds Head Start Counselor to evaluate your transcript and to create an Transfer Plan.

ETLO Transfer Plan

For more information
Contact the CSUDH Liberal Studies Department at lbs@csudh.edu or 310-243-3832; or the
El Camino College Seeds Head Start Program seeds@elcamino.edu or 310-660-3593 ext 3573