Child Development , AS

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Credits: 67.0 - 71.0

The Child Development program is designed for students who are interested in working with young children as preschool teachers, daycare providers, and/or other child development careers. The Child Development program provides students with a background of knowledge and skills in child growth and development.

Program Outcomes

Acquired fundamental grounding in communications, science, mathematics, humanities, the social sciences and self-development in preparation for an occupation, and possible transfer to a four-year institution.
Acquired knowledge and skill in the professional care of children.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses - Total 27 Credits

CHD 101 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
CHD 102 - Child, Family and Community Credits: 3
CHD 103 - Introduction to Curriculum Credits: 3
CHD 104 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children Credits: 3
CHD 105 - Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
CHD 106 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
CHD 107 - Teaching in a Diverse Society Credits: 3
CHD 108 - Practicum-Field Experience Credits: 3
CHD 145 - Child Abuse and Neglect Credits: 3

Child Development Electives - Total 6 Credits

Choose a minimum of 6 units from the list below

CHD 111 - Preparation in Education Credits: 3
CHD 130 - Art for Early Childhood Credits: 3
CHD 131 - Music for Early Childhood Credits: 3
CHD 135 - Literacy for Early Childhood Credits: 3
CHD 215 - Administration II: Programs in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHD 216 - Administration II: Personnel/Leadership in Early Childhood Education Programs in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHD 205 - Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a Collaborative Learning Setting Credits: 3
CHD 220 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
CHD 221 - Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers Credits: 3
CHD 232 - Science and Technology in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHD 231 - Math and Engineering in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
CHD 250 - Introduction to Children with Special Needs Credits: 3
CHD 251 - Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs Credits: 3

CalGETC

In addition to the Core Courses required for the A.S. Degree in Child Development, students will also be required to meet the Associate Degree Requirements and the General Education Requirements . Credits: 34 - 38