Child Development
Welcome to the Los Angeles Valley College Child Development Department. Our goal is to prepare you with the practical experience necessary to become an expert member of the early childhood workforce. At the Los Angeles Valley College Child Development Department, we feel that early childhood shapes our future society. Therefore, through emphasizing theory and best practices, you will be provided with an in-depth understanding of the whole child in relation to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. We will also focus on science, technology, English, art, and math (STEAM) education, understanding that such study greatly increases student success.
We offer an AA degree and seven different certificates, which allow you a broad spectrum of opportunities. You may wish to teach, become a program director, or become a childcare owner. The possibilities are endless. If you choose to move beyond an AA Degree, our program prepares you to transfer to a four-year university and receive a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in this or a related field. Not only are child development related careers rewarding on a personal level, but they can be financially rewarding, as well.
We have placed many students into excellent work sites. If you are considering a career teaching transitional kindergarten, we are pleased to inform you that Los Angeles County Childcare is offering stipends to transitional kindergarten teachers. If you are considering a career teaching elementary school, we are happy to announce that Los Angeles Unified School District is always looking for new teachers. For more information about our department and programs, please enjoy our website, or contact us.
Sincerely,
Elmida Baghdaserians, Ed.D.
Chair & Professor, Child Development
Programs
Child Development Degrees and Certificates
Click the tabs below to find out about the Child Development degrees and certificates.
Degrees
- The AA degrees in Child Development/ECE are designed for the students who are interested in learning about development, emphasizing theory and best practices, you will be provided with an in-depth understanding of the whole child in relation to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. We also focus on science, technology, English, art, and math (STEAM) education, understanding that such study greatly increases student success.
We offer an AA degree and seven different certificates, which allow you a broad spectrum of opportunities and specializations. You may wish to teach, become a program director, or become a childcare owner. The possibilities are endless. Below is the list of all degrees we offer.
| Child Development AA | |
| Early Childhood Education AA | |
| Special Education AA | |
| Early Childhood Education AS-T |
Child Development: Associate in Arts
Certificates
- Each of our certificates focus on a specialization in Early Childhood Education such as working with preschoolers, young children with exceptional needs, administration, infants& toddlers, school-age children and literacy. Please see the list below.
| Certificate A | Child Development: Associate Teacher, Preschool | |||||
| Certificate B | Child Development: Director, Preschool | |||||
| Certificate C | Child Development: School Age Programs Teacher, Day Care | |||||
| Certificate D | Child Development: Infant/Toddler Care Teacher | |||||
| Certificate E | Child Development: Associate Teacher, Preschool, Literacy Emphasis | |||||
| Certificate F | Child Development: Teacher, Preschool, Special Education Emphasis |
Faculty
Full-time Faculty
| Name | Contact Information |
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Dr. Elmida Baghdaserians Tracey Dickson- Baca Gloria Daims Rose Drmandjian Dr. Veronica Getskow
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baghdaes@lavc.edu bacatj@lavc.edu daimsgs@lavc.edu drmandvr@lavc.edu getskov@lavc.edu |
Adjunct Faculty
| Name | Contact Information |
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Debra Pourroy Heidi Taglyan-Kourouyan Carolina Mendez Renee Berg Dr. Dana Kalek Joanny Iaccino Madlen Aslanian Lisa Brauer Carrie Reed Dr. La Tanga Hardy Evelyn Paz-Durocher Shoshana Grattidge
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pourrod@lavc.edu taglyahh@lavc.edu valdovc@lavc.edu bergrl2@lavc.edu kalekd@lavc.edu iaccinjm@lavc.edu aslanimd@lavc.edu brauerla@lavc.edu reedcl@piercecollege.edu hardylg@lattc.edu pazdure@lavc.edu grattisz@lamission.edu |
Faculty Profiles
- BA in Human Development, MA in Counseling, Ed. D. Educational Psychology- Organizational Leadership
- Teaches Growth and Development, Child in Diverse Society, Administration and Curriculum.
- Fun Fact - I'm a parent of 2 teens, I play tennis, love to travel and enjoying kayaking with my family
- Pronouns: Her/She
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AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences, BA in Sociology, MA in Educational Psychology -Early Childhood Education
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Teaches Child Growth and Development, Teaching in a Diverse Society, Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings
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Fun Fact- loves hiking
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Pronouns: she/her/hers
- B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Child and Family Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Teaches Growth and Development, Curriculum, Practices and Principles, Child/Family/Community, and Parenting
- Fun Fact: Thanks to my childhood experiences with my grandmother, I love to cook!
- Pronouns: She/Her
- BA in Elementary Education, Winona State University MA in Early Childhood Education, CSUN and Ph.D in Education , UCLA.
- Teaches- Child Health, Principals and Practices and Children's Literature
- Fun Fact- I have 5 kids and 13 grandchildren, I'm a published author, I love children's books
- Pronouns: She / her
- M.S Child and Family Studies/ CSUN, B.A Behavioral Sciences, National University, Los Angeles, CA Master Certified Professional Life Coach ( M.C.P.L.C)Certified Poverty Coach by Beegle Poverty Coach Institute/CPC.
- Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ella