CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Child Development

The Child Development Program offers students:

The Child Development Program meets the diverse needs of students:

Employment Preparation
Certificates
Associate of Arts Degree in Child Development
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) Degree (transfer to 4-year university)
Child Development Permits issued by California Teacher Credentialing
Day, Evening, and Saturday courses available
Bilingual (English/Spanish) courses available

Certificate of Accomplishment (Skills Certificate) - 12 units

Certificate of Achievement - 12 units Gainful Employment Disclosures

The Child Development Department offers a Transfer Certificate for the CSU system and/or to specialize in a specific area as listed below:

Specialization for AA Degree - 36 units each

Child Development Certificate Specializing in Infant & Toddler - Gainful Employment Disclosures
Child Development Certificate Specializing in Preschool - Gainful Employment Disclosures
Child Development Certificate Specializing in Dual Language Learning - Gainful Employment Disclosures
Child Development Certificate Specializing in Special Needs - Gainful Employment Disclosures
Child Development Certificate Specializing in Family Child Care - Gainful Employment Disclosures
Child Development Certificate Specializing in School-Age - Gainful Employment Disclosures

Two Associate Degrees (60 units)

Options Available (Please see an advisor to discuss which option is best for you):

Associate in Arts Degree in Child Development - A minimum of 60 units
- 36 units Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
- 24 units of General Education Course
Early Childhood Education Transfer Model Degree - A minimum of 60 units
- This transfer degree will allow students to transfer to a CSU as a Child Development, Human Development, and Early Childhood Education or related major.
- 25 units Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
- 35 units in General Education Courses