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  • Child Development AS Degree

    Business Division
    Degree S1315

    This program provides a theoretical framework and practical experience developing skills necessary to work directly in preschool classrooms. Graduates can be employed at the teacher or master teacher level. The program develops students’ skills and abilities in observation and assessing, planning and executing activities, and classroom management based on developmentally appropriate practices. Degree requirements exceed the identified eight (8) courses for transfer by requiring additional practical experience and curriculum courses.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý1Child, Family, School and Community3
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý5Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 23
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý6Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 23
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý11Child and Adolescent Development 23
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý64Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children3
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý66Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment 12
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý66LEarly Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory 11
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý68Introduction to Children With Special Needs 23
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý69Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar2
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý91Early Childhood Development Field Work 11
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý84Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings3
    Choose one of the following sequences:3
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý67
    Early Childhood Education Practicum 1
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý67L
    Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory 1
    OR
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý86
    Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý87
    Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience 1
    Choose two courses from the following list6
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý61
    Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý62
    Music and Motor Development for Young Children
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý63
    Math and Science for Young Children
    Total Units36

    Note: These courses are acceptable for the Child Development requirements leading to the Child Development Permit.

    1

    Students must provide documentation of influenza, pertussis (TDap), and measles immunization, as well as TB clearance, as required by SB792 prior to being permitted to enroll in this class. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at Child Development Center.

    2

    Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

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