Advising and Mentoring

Explore the ECS Website where you will learn all about the program including:

1. Mission, Vision, and Values
2. Faculty and Staff
3. Careers in Early Childhood

Academic Policies

Academic Policies provide information as to what students must complete to obtain their degree Graduation Requirements:

1. 120 units are required to graduate
   • 80 units of lower division (LD) which are 1000 and 2000 level courses and 40 units of upper division (UD) which are 3000 and 4000 level courses.
   • 48 units of GE courses totoal in which 9 will be UD
   • 72 units of ECS courses total in which 30 will be UD courses (need 1 more additional UD to meet the total 40 units)
2. American Cultural Perspectives Requirement- - The American Cultural Perspective Requirment is a graduation requirment.
   • HS 2202 GE Area D1 counts as American history and government and American Cultural Perspectives requirement
3. Transfer
   • You can only transfer up to 70 units You are required to take 50 units at CPP.
   • If you take more than 70 units at a community college or decide to continue to take coursework at a community college to make progress, the transfer coursework will satisfy curriculum course requirements, however, the units will be adjusted.

Degree Progress Report

The DPR is a tool in your Bronco Direct Student Center that provides information about the completion status of your degree requirements.

1. Degree Progress Report & Transfer Credit Information
2. How to access your DPR

Undergraduate students at CPP must satisfy the GE 48 semester units, including 9 units of upper division synthesis courses.

1. General Education Information
2. General Education Course List

1. If you have your AA degree you only need 3 upper division courses: B5, C3, D4 you can choose any GE courses under these GE areas
2. Planning on being a K-12 teacher. It is recommended to take the following upper division courses that help with the CSET exam
   • B5: GSC 3500
   • C3: HST 3370
   • D4: GEO 3510

*A grade of C or better is required for all your major ECS courses.

All students take the core 15 ECS courses that are focused on providing students with the competencies to work with young children and families using and anti-racist framework that values all children and families. ECS 2100/A is a core course all students will take, in this course students will be placed in an approved ELC settings in which 60 hours will be completed with children and families under the supervision of a mentor teacher and faculty member.

There are 6 options in the ECS department. The option you choose (or have chosen) depends on your career path choice. For each option you will find the following link that will help you understand the courses you are required to take.

• Curriculum Sheet: Helps identify what courses are needed to obtain your BA in ECS
• Road Map: Helps you identify when to take courses, which semester the course is offered (courses are not offered every semester), and the required pre-requisites (most courses have pre-requisites so that you have the knowledge and skills that help you with the next course). Use CPP Connect to help plan your path towards graduation

View details of the 6 options on our Curriculum page. 

There are several career options in early childhood including:

• Infant-toddler teacher
• Preschool teacher
• Elementary teacher (after post-baccalaureate program)
• Careers in home visiting
• Family support programs
• Post-baccalaureate degree programs,

The following website was created by students in ECS to inform future students about the various career pathways in early childhood: Early Childhood Career Paths.

Child Development Permit

All state and government early learning programs require early childhood teachers to hold a child development permit (some private early learning programs may require it as well). You can get your permit as soon as you complete 6 units in ECS (this qualifies you for an Assistant Permit). After you complete your BA in ECS you can apply for you Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.

Levels of child development permit:

• Child Development Permit Information
• Child Development Permit Recording
• Child Development Permits Worksheet
• Questions on the Child Development Permit

Cal Poly Pomona Teacher Credential

For students seeking to be an elementary teacher, Cal Poly Pomona has a multiple subject teacher credential.

• Visit the CPP Credential Program website for more information
• Contact Jeanne Reynaga, CPP Teacher Preparation and Recruitment Advisor, for questions about the CPP credential program

You are not alone!

ECS Administrative Coordinator (ASC) - Answers general ECS questions and provides permission # for a course (complete the permission form first and email the ASC and your faculty advisor)

Peer Ambassadors - General questions about registration, DPR, and petition forms. Common questions include:

• Their experience taking classes
• How to resolve registration issues
• How to Interpret policies
• How to connect with campus resources
• How to prepare to meet with College Advisors
• Tips on how to be an organized student
• Time management techniques
• How to connect with faculty
• Understanding the DPR

CEIS Academic Advisors answer questions about:

• Registration
• University requirements
• Completing petitions
• Registration holds
• Degree Progress Report
• Graduation Planner
• Petitions
• To declare your emphasis (Required if you started CPP 2019-2020 or earlier).

The CEIS Advisors are Marlene Melinte and Berlinda Crawford. Use CPP Connect to message your advisor and schedule appointments. 

ECS Chair and Associate Chair - Specific ECS questions and concerns regarding class substitutions and registering for a class that has a waitlist:

Eden Haywood-Bird, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Phone: 909-869-5273
Office location: 6-109
Email address: [email protected]

Practicum Coordinator - Answers questions about the practicum including when to enroll, documentation needed, and many more practicum questions:

Sheena Chang
Email address: [email protected]

Faculty Advisors - Professional development and mentorship:

Denise Kennedy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Phone: 909-869-2631
Office location: 6-106
Email address: [email protected] 

Soon Young Jang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Phone: 909-869-4478
Office location: 6-101
Email address: [email protected] 

Nancy Hurlbut, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita
Phone: 909-869-2319
Office location: 6-108
Email address: [email protected] 

Giselle Navarro-Cruz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor 
Phone: 909-869-5024
Office location: 6-103
Email address: [email protected] 

Eden Haywood-Bird, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Phone: 909-869-5273
Office location: 6-109
Email address: [email protected]

Teacher Preparation Advisor - Credential and Master's program questions:

Jeanne Reynaga
Tecaher Preparation and Recruitment Advisor
Email address: [email protected]

• Click here to sign up for a Teacher Credential Program Workshop.

ECS Club President - Club events and ECS Club participation.

Still have questions? Please visit our FAQs page to view answers about our program and practicum requirement.