The Child Development Department offers a variety of options for students. These include three options for the Associate of Arts degree and seven options for certificates.
Associate of Arts Degree
Students can choose to complete an AA (Associate of Arts) degree under either Plan A or Plan B. Plan A degrees are for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. The plan B degree is for students completing only the AA degree. All students working to complete an AA degree under Plan A must complete three (3) core courses. Students must also choose one of five specialization options and complete required courses for that option:
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PLAN A
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PLAN B
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| Core Courses | Core Courses | |
| 1) Early Childhood Education | Additional Courses | |
| 2) Special Education |
Occupational Certificate Programs
Students can apply for and receive certificates from the college. Applications for certificates may be obtained from the Child Development Department office (Child Development and Family Complex) or the Office of Academic Affairs (Administration Building, room #101). Return the completed application to the Office of Academic Affairs.
Seven certificates are available for students completing specific groups of courses. The certificates are:
PLAN A
Core Courses
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
Total: 9 units
Early Childhood Education Option
12 or more units from the following courses:
CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices - 3 units
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
(Whichever not taken in core classes above)
CD 30* Infant & Toddler Studies I - 3 units
CD 31* Infant & Toddler Studies II - 3 units
CD 34 Observation and Assessment of Children - 3 units
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 36 Literature for Early Childhood - 1 unit
CD 37 Literature for School Age Children - 2 units
CD 38* Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs I - 3 unit
CD 39* Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs II - 3 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 46 School Age Programs I - 3 units
CD 47 School Age Programs II - 3 units
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
CD 65* Adult Supervision/Early Childhood Mentoring - 2 units
F&CS 31 Marriage & Family Life - 3 units
Total: 12 Units
Total of Core plus Options: 21
Special Education Option
CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I - 3 units
CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II - 3 units
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
In addition, one course chosen from the following:
CD 34 Observation and Assessment of Children - 3 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
F&CS 1 Professional Career Opportunities - 3 units
F&CS 31 Marriage & Family Life - 3 units
Psych 17 The Exceptional Child - 3 units
Psych 14 Abnormal Psychology - 3 units
Total of Core plus Options: 21
PLAN B
Core Courses
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
CD 22 Practicum in Child Development I
CD 23 Practicum in Child Development II
Total: 23 units
19 or more units from the following courses:
CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units (whichever not already taken)
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
CD 30 Infant & Toddler Studies I - 3 units
CD 31 Infant & Toddler Studies II - 3 units
CD 34 Observation and Assessment of Children - 3 units
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 36 Literature for Early Childhood - 1 unit
CD 37 Literature for School Age Children - 2 units
CD 38 Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs I - 3 unit
CD 39 Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs II - 3 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I - 3 units
CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II - 3 units
CD 46 School Age Programs I - 3 units
CD 47 School Age Programs II - 3 units
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
CD 65 Adult Supervision/Early Childhood Mentoring - 2 units
F&CS 31 Marriage & Family Life - 3 units
Total of core plus options: 36 units
Occupational Certificate - Associate Teacher, Preschool
Completion of 12 units meets the State Department of Social Services minimum requirements for Child Care Center Associate Teacher in private, for-profit centers as defined in Title 22. (All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Print Petition For Achievement Certificate - Associate Teacher, Preschool (DOC)
Required Courses :
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
Total: 9 units
Plus one course from the following:
CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices - 3 units
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
Total: 12
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Occupational Certificate - Director, Preschool
Completion of 15 units meets the State Department of Social Services minimum requirements for Child Care Center Director in private, for-profit and non-profit centers as defined in Title 22 (All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Print Petition For Achievement Certificate - Director, Preschool (DOC)
Required Courses:
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
CD 38 Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs I - 3 unit
Total: 12 units
Plus, one course from the following:
CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices - 3 units
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
CD 34 Observation and Assessment of Children - 3 units
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 39 Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs II - 3 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I - 3 units
CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II - 3 units
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
Total: 15
Occupational Certificate - School Age Programs Teacher, Day Care
Completion of 15 units meets the State Department of Social Services minimum requirements for Child Care Center School Age Programs Teacher/Aide in private, for-profit and non-profit centers as defined in Title 22 (All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Print Petition For Achievement Certificate - School Age Programs Teacher, Day Care (DOC)
REQUIRED COURSES:
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
CD 46 School Age Programs I - 3 units
or
CD 47 School Age Programs II - 3 units
Total: 12 units
Plus one or two courses (minimum of 3 units) from the following
CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices - 3 units
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 36 Literature for Early Childhood - 1 unit
CD 37 Literature for School Age Children - 2 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I - 3 units
CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II - 3 units
CD 46 School Age Programs I - 3 units
CD 47 School Age Programs II - 3 units
(CD 46 or 47 - whichever not taken above)
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
Total: 15 units
Occupational Certificate - Infant/Toddler Care Teacher
Completion of 15 units meets the State Department of Social Services minimum requirements for Infant Care Teacher in private, for-profit and non-profit centers as defined in Title 22 (All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Print Petition For Achievement - Infant/Toddler Care Teacher (DOC)
REQUIRED COURSES:
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
CD 30 Infant & Toddler Studies I - 3 units
or
CD 31 Infant & Toddler Studies II - 3 units
Total: 12 units
Plus one course from the following:
CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices - 3 units
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
CD 30 Infant & Toddler Studies I - 3 units
or
CD 31 Infant & Toddler Studies II - 3 units
(CD 30 or 31 - whichever not taken above)
CD 34 Observation and Assessment of Children - 3 units
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I - 3 units
CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II - 3 units
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
Total: 15 units
Occupational Certificate - Preschool, Literary Emphasis
Completion of 12 units meets the State Department of Social Services minimum requirements for Child Care Center Associate Teacher in private, for-profit centers as defined in Title 22. (All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Print Petition For Achievement - Preschool, Literary Emphasis (DOC)
Required Courses :
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
Plus three units from the following:
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 36 Literature for Early Childhood - 1 unit
CD 37 Literature for School Age Children - 2 units
Total: 12
Occupational Certificate - Associate Teacher, Preschool, Special Education Emphasis
Completion of 12 units meets the State Department of Social Services minimum requirements for Child Care Center Associate Teacher in private, for-profit centers as defined in Title 22. (All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better).
Print Petition For Achievement - Associate Teacher, Preschool, Special Education Emphasis (DOC)
Required Courses :
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
Plus three units from the following:
CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I - 3 units
CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II - 3 units
Total: 12
Occupational Certificate - Child Development: Teacher
With additional G.E. units and required experience, the student will be eligible for the Child Development Permit as defined under Title 5. Meeting this requirement will enable the student to teach in federal and state preschool programs. (All Child Development courses require a minimum grade of C.)
Print Petition For Achievement - Child Development: Teacher (DOC)
REQUIRED COURSES:
CD 1 Child Growth & Development - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units
CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations - 3 units
CD 22 Practicum in Child Development I
and
CD 23 Practicum in Child Development II
or
CD 81 Field Work in Child Development I
and
CD 82 Field Work in Child Development II
Engl 28 Intermediate Reading & Composition
or
Engl 101 College Reading & Composition
Total 18-20 units
Plus 7-9 units chosen from the following courses to complete a minimum of 24 units in Child Development:
CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices - 3 units
CD 3 or 4 Creative Experiences for Children I or II - 3 units (whichever not already taken)
CD 10 Child Health - 3 units
CD 30 Infant & Toddler Studies I - 3 units
CD 31 Infant & Toddler Studies II - 3 units
CD 34 Observation and Assessment of Children - 3 units
CD 35 Fostering Literacy Development in Young Children - 3 units
CD 36 Literature for Early Childhood - 1 unit
CD 37 Literature for School Age Children - 2 units
CD 38 Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs I - 3 unit
CD 39 Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs II - 3 units
CD 42 Child in a Diverse Society - 3 units
CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I - 3 units
CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II - 3 units
CD 46 School Age Programs I - 3 units
CD 47 School Age Programs II - 3 units
CD 48 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings - 3 units
Total 27 units
- Child Development Program Booklet 2011-2012 (PDF)
- CD Certificates & Permit Workshop (PowerPoint)