The Child Development program offers both theoretical and practical courses, which focus on the growth and development of all children from conception to late adolescence. Students use this knowledge to create culturally relevant, inclusive, age-appropriate, anti-bias environments that promote optimum care and learning opportunities. Coursework prepares students for a wide variety of careers in direct services for children and support services for families in licensed, state, federal, private and/or non-profit programs serving infants, children, and adolescents. Required coursework in the Child Development program emphasizes educational ladders leading to certificates, the Associate of Science degree, and transfer to baccalaureate programs. This coursework is designed to meet the academic requirements of the Child Development Permits, issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Title 5), the California Department of Social Services (DSS Title 22), and the Early Intervention Certificates developed in conjunction with the California Early Start Community College Personnel Preparation Project in Early Intervention. Students should be advised that for the various levels of the Child Development Permits and Early Intervention Certificates, there is an experience requirement and/or general education requirements. All Child Development courses for certificates, degrees, and permits must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All required general education requirements for the Child Development Permits and Early Intervention Certificates, both issued by the State, must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All students are encouraged to consult a Child Development Advisor for enrollment and program details. Advisors will assist students in the selection of proper courses and sequences.
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T in Early Childhood Education) Degree includes lower division coursework that is required for transfer and will provide students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills in creating culturally relevant, inclusive, age-appropriate, anti-bias environments and promote optimum care and learning opportunities. The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T in Early Childhood Education) includes courses that are both theoretical and practical, including topics such as curriculum development, program planning, and child growth and development from conception through adolescence. The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T in Early Childhood Education) Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at a California State University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU System, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
The Certificate of Achievement in Early Interventionist acts as a pathway to various career opportunities in education, State of California permits, Early Intervention Assistant Personnel Competencies for California’s Early Start Program, A.A./A.S. degrees, and transfer to a university. Teachers and administrators of funded child development programs in the State of California must hold permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All certificates align with the permits issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the coursework as indicated. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
The Certificate of Achievement in Master Teacher acts as a pathway to various career opportunities in education, State of California permits, Early Intervention Assistant Personnel Competencies for California’s Early Start Program, A.A./A.S. degrees, and transfer to a university. Teachers and administrators of funded child development programs in the State of California must hold permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All certificates align with the permits issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the coursework as indicated. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
The Certificate of Achievement in Site Supervisor acts as a pathway to various career opportunities in education, State of California permits, Early Intervention Assistant Personnel Competencies for California’s Early Start Program, A.A./A.S. degrees, and transfer to a university. Teachers and administrators of funded child development programs in the State of California must hold permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All certificates align with the permits issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the coursework as indicated. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
The Certificate of Achievement in Teacher acts as a pathway to various career opportunities in education, State of California permits, Early Intervention Assistant Personnel Competencies for California’s Early Start Program, A.A./A.S. degrees, and transfer to a university. Teachers and administrators of funded child development programs in the State of California must hold permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All certificates align with the permits issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the coursework as indicated. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
The Certificate of Achievement in Associate Teacher acts as a pathway to various career opportunities in education, State of California permits, Early Intervention Assistant Personnel Competencies for California’s Early Start Program, A.A./A.S. degrees, and transfer to a university. Teachers and administrators of funded child development programs in the State of California must hold permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All certificates align with the permits issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
