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99 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 2017-2018 Catalog Child Development CHDEV 47 Emergent Literacy ................ 3 CHDEV 49 Guidance for Young Children .............................. 3 Total Units 24 Advisor(s): Barajas, Davidson, Luera (Madera), Marsh, Swallow Requirement for the Teacher level of the Child Development Permit Matrix includes: • 24 units in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, with 12 units from the core courses. • 525 hours of work experience • 16 units of General Education with at least one course in each of the following areas: Humanities/Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Math/Science English/ Language Arts   CHILD DEVELOPMENT (MAJOR #R.5610.AS ) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE   The associate in science degree in child development is designed to prepare students to work with young children in a variety of early care and education settings. Upon completion of the A.S. degree, a student possesses the course work required to work as a teacher in both private and public early care and education settings serving preschool-age children. Additionally, students completing documented work experience are eligible to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission of Teacher Credentialing at either the Teacher, Master Teacher or Site Supervisor Level which qualifies the student to work in a State of California funded (Title 5) early care and education program.   Required Core Courses - 24 units CHDEV 1 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children ............... 3 CHDEV 3 Introduction to Curriculum ............ 3 CHDEV 6 Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education ............ 3 CHDEV 15 Diversity and Culture in Early Care and Education Programs ................. 3 CHDEV 20 Observation and Assessment ........... 3 CHDEV 30 Child, Family, and Community .................................... 3 CHDEV 37A Early Childhood Practicum .............3 CHDEV 39 Child Growth and Development .....3 Choose one additional lab from the courses listed below .............................................................................. 3 Course Selection should be based an area of specialization: Preschool, Infant/Toddler, School-Age, Early Intervention CHDEV 8A Introduction to School-Age Child Care ........................... 3 CHDEV 16 Early Intervention ................ 3 CHDEV 17A Infant and Toddler Practicum ............................ 3 CHDEV 37B Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education .......... 3 Choose 3 units from the courses below: ......................... 3 Consideration for course selection should be based on a specialization or career goals. It is recommended that you get guidance from one of the Child Development instructors. CHDEV 2 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ...........2 CHDEV 5 Parent Education ................. 3 CHDEV 8B School-Age Child Care ........ 3 CHDEV 11 The Young Child with Special Needs ................................... 3 CHDEV 12 Child Abuse ......................... 3 CHDEV 17B Advanced Infant and Toddler Development .......... 3 CHDEV 40A Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education ............................ 3 CHDEV 40B Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education .......... 3 CHDEV 45 Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education ............................ 3 CHDEV 47 Emergent Literacy ................ 3 CHDEV 49 Guidance for Young Children .............................. 3 CHDEV 151 Introduction to Family Child Care ..................................... 1 CHDEV 152 Quality Programs in Family Child Care ........................... 1 Total Units 30 Advisor(s): Barajas, Davidson, Luera (Madera), Marsh, Swallow CHILD DEVELOPMENT (MAJOR #R.5610.CA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development is designed to prepare students to work with young children in a variety of early care and education settings. Upon Completion of the Child Development Certificate of Achievement the student possesses the coursework required to work as a teacher in both a private or public early care and education setting serving preschool-age children. Additionally, with appropriate documented work experience, the student is eligible to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at the Associate Teacher level.