Child Development/Early Childhood (A.A.)
This option requires one of the Certificates of Achievement (Child Development/Early Childhood + 6-unit Specialty Option or Child Development/Preschool Director + 6-unit Specialty Option) and the required general education courses at Cerritos College. Some courses may be transferable; see college catalog and counselor for more information. Petitions for the Certificate of Achievement must be made through the Cerritos College office of Admissions and Records. The deadline for submitting petitions is listed in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
Courses
- CD 110 — Child Development
- CD 124 — Teaching in a Diverse Society
- CD 139 — Observation, Assessment, and Positive Guidance of Childhood Behavior
- CDEC 111 — Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
- CDEC 112 — Introduction to Curriculum
- CDEC 113 — The Child, Family, and Community
- CDEC 133 — Early Childhood Experiences in Mathematics and Science
- CDEC 161 — Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- CDEC 164 — Practicum Field Experience
- CDIT 151 — Infant and Toddler Development
- CDIT 152 — Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers
- CDSE 150 — Introduction to Children with Special Needs
- CDSE 152 — Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs