Child Development, Associate in Science
The Child Development program prepares students for an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Child Development and for completion of certificates of achievement. Students may also complete coursework leading to Child Development permits granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Child Development program is designed for students interested in developing a general understanding of child growth and development within the family and cultural context. Through the study of Child Development, students develop both knowledge of subject matter and professional skills that enable them to pursue future academic and vocational goals.
Courses
- CD M02 — Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence
- CD M03 — Child, Family, and Community
- CD M03H — Honors: Child, Family, and Community
- CD M04 — Observation and Assessment
- CD M04L — Observation and Assessment Laboratory
- CD M05 — Teaching in a Diverse Society
- CD M11 — Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
- CD M12 — Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum
- CD M12L — Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum Lab
- CD M14 — Introduction to Curriculum
- CD M23 — Health, Safety, & Nutrition