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2016-2017 Catalog
Child Development
Requirements 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
Advisors: Romero, Square, Turpen
CHILD CARE FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN/
ASSOCIATE TEACHER
(MAJOR #
CERTIFICATE IN
This certificate prepares students for the Associate Teacher level
of the Child Development permit in accordance with sections
80105 to 80116 of Title V California Code of Regulations as
it applies to the school-age emphasis option.
CHDEV 8A Introduction to School-Age
Child Care ................................. 3
CHDEV 8B Programs for School-Age
Child Care ................................. 3
CHDEV 19V Cooperative Work Experience,
Child Development......................... 3
CHDEV 30 Child, Family, and Community...... 3
CHDEV 39 Child Growth and Development..... 3
Total Units.............. 15
Advisors: Romero, Square, Turpen
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(MAJOR #
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
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 COURSE
FROM BELOW............................................................ 3
Consideration for course selection should be based on a
specialization or career goal. It is recommended that you seek
guidance from Elizabeth Romero or Sallie Turpen selecting
your course.
CHDEV 2 Introduction to Early
Childhood Education .......... 2
CHDEV 5 Parent Education ................. 3
CHDEV 8A Introduction to school age
Child Care............................ 3
CHDEV 8B Programs for School-Age
Child Care Programs............ 3
CHDEV 11 The Young Child With
Special Needs ....................... 3
CHDEV 12 Child Abuse.......................... 3
CHDEV 17A Infant - Toddler Practicum... 3
CHDEV 17B Advanced Infant and
Toddler Development........... 3
CHDEV 32 Early Intervention................. 3
CHDEV 33A Early Childhood Curriculum:
Emphasis on Art, Drama,
Music and Movement........... 3
CHDEV 33B Early Childhood Curriculum:
Emphasis on Math, Science
and Literacy.......................... 3
CHDEV 37B Advanced Practicum in Early Child
Development........................ 3
CHDEV 40A Administration of
Childhood Programs............ 3
CHDEV 40B Advanced Administration of
Childhood Programs............ 3
CHDEV 45 Supervision of Adults
in ECE Classrooms............... 2
CHDEV 47 Emergent Literacy ................ 3
CHDEV 49 Guidance for Young
Children .............................. 3
Total Units 30
Advisors: Romero, Square, Turpen