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Associate Degree and Certificate Programs
2015-2016 Catalog
Child Development
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
CDHEV 37A Early Childhood
Practicum ............................ 3
CHDEV 39
Child Growth and
Development. ....................... 3
CHOOSE ONE ADDITIONAL LAB FROM THE
COURSES 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 17A Infant and Toddler
Practicum............................. 3
CHDEV 32
Early Intervention ................ 3
CHDEV 37B Advanced Practicum in
Early Childhood
Education ............................ 3
CHOOSE 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 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 and Toddler
Practicum............................. 3
CHDEV 17B Advanced Infant Toddler
Development and Care......... 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
Supervision of Adults
in ECE Classrooms............... 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
Advisors: Davidson, Luera (Madera), Marsh, Swallow, Taintor
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.
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
CDHEV 37A Early Childhood Practicum ............ 3
CHDEV 39
Child Growth and Development..... 3
Total Units
24
Advisors: Davidson, Luera (Madera), Marsh, Swallow, Taintor