Where we foster excellence in education that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character, and abilities; to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals; and to be responsive to the greater community.
The Child Development Program coursework is designed with the student's success and career development in mind. Students can set their goals for transfer, to achieve an Associate degree or for specific permits and certificates.
The coursework is sequenced in a particular order, from introductory to complex assisting
students in successfully completing the program.
Our program has two majors:
Early Childhood Education for Transfer AS-T
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) – 24.0
units.
ALL COURSES FOR THIS MAJOR MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF "C" OR BETTER.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE
I. Units/GPA – Must complete a maximum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
NOTE: While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
II. General Education – Must complete one of the following general education transfer patterns:
A. California State University General Education Breadth Pattern (CSU GE-B) – 39 units minimum
B. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – 37 units minimum
III. Associate Degree Major Core – 24.0 units
CDEV 100 Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children 3.0
CDEV 101 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3.0
CDEV 103 Children, Family and Community 3.0
CDEV/PSY104 Child Growth and Development 3.0
CDEV 105 Introduction to Curriculum 3.0
CDEV 106 Observation and Assessment 3.0
CDEV 107 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3.0
CDEV 200 Practicum-Field Experience 3.0
Total Major Units 24.0
CSU-GE or IGETC Pattern 37.0-39.0
Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree applicable units)
Total Maximum Units: 60.0
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
CHILD DEVELOPMENTMAJOR – A.S. DEGREE
Twenty-nine (29.0) units required for the major.
ALL COURSES FOR THIS MAJOR MUST BE COMPLETEDWITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF "C"OR BETTER.
I. Required Courses for the major (25.0 units)
CDEV 100 Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children 3.0
CDEV 101 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3.0
CDEV 102 First Aid & CPR for Teachers of Young Children 1.0
CDEV 103 Children, Family and Community 3.0
CDEV/PSY 104 Child Growth and Development 3.0
CDEV 105 Introduction to Curriculum 3.0
CDEV 106 Observation and Assessment 3.0
CDEV 107 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3.0
CDEV 200 Practicum-Field Experience 3.0
II. Select four to five units from the following (4.0-5.0 units; two courses):
CDEV 120 Language & Literature for Early Childhood (2.0)
CDEV 121 Art for Young Children (2.0)
CDEV 122 Science and Math for Early Childhood (2.0)
CDEV 123 Music & Movement for Early Childhood (2.0)
CDEV 124 Creative Cooking for Children (2.0)
CDEV 125 Multilingual & Multicultural Curriculum for Young Children (3.0)
Total Major Units 29-30
CSU-GE or IGETC Pattern 37.0-39.0
Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree applicable units)
Total Maximum Units: 60.0
We also have a Child Development Associate Teacher certificate and four Specialization Certificates: Administration, Infant/Toddler, School Age, and Special Needs.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TEACHER
Sixteen (16.0) units required for the certificate.
The Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who are interested in working with young children as preschool associate teachers, daycare providers, and other child development careers in early childhood. The certificate meets the requirements for the Child Development Permit Matrix: Associate Teacher Permit, requiring 12 units in early childhood, first aid and CPR, and the additional courses required by most child care providers for employment, totaling 16 units.
ALL COURSES FOR THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETEDWITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF "C"OR BETTER.
I. Required Courses for the certificate
CDEV 101 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3.0
CDEV 102 First Aid and CPR for Teachers of Young Children 1.0
CDEV 103 Children, Family and Community 3.0
CDEV/PSY 104 Child Growth and Development 3.0
CDEV 105 Introduction to Curriculum 3.0
CDEV 106 Observation and Assessment 3.0
Note: To be eligible for the State of California Child Development Permit; Associate Teacher students must complete the following experience requirements:
Fifty (50) days of three or more hours per day within two years.
Specialization Certificates
The major plus:
Administration - 9 units
CDEV 210 Administration and Supervision
CDEV211 Advanced Management Functions
CDEV212 Adult Supervision in Child Development Programs
Infant/Toddler – 6 units
CDEV220 Infant/Toddler Development
CDEV221 Infant/Toddler Curriculum
School Age – 6 units
CDEV230 School Age Development
CDEV231 School Age Curriculum
Special Needs – 6 units
CDEV240 Introduction to Young with Children with Special Needs
CDEV241 Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs