Child Development

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01750)

Prepares students to transfer to colleges and universities offering a bachelor's degree in family sciences or child development for advanced careers with children and families. Students will acquire a cross-cultural understanding of the development of the child and families and the social and economic roles of diverse individuals, families and communities. Also prepares students for careers in early childhood.

Program Student Learning Outcome

  • Students will be able to apply major concepts of child development and demonstrate the skills necessary to guide young children in a classroom setting.
Program Requirements
CD 135PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT3
CD 170PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT3
CD 170LPRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY1
CD 180OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT3
CD 181CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT3
CD 184OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION3
CD 282ACHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICUM3
CD 284CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY3
SOC 101INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY3
or PSYC 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 270STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES3
or PSYC 270 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
CD 278WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS3
Total Units31
Recommended Electives
CD 175NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN3
CD 177PROMOTING PEACE AND INCLUSION IN EDUCATION3
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Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.

 To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.