Child Development

Child Development Associate in Science Degree 2021-2022

(Major #C.5610.AS)

The Child Development Associate in Science Degree 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

Major requirements (30 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:

Required Core

Select from the following:
Course	Course Description	Units
ECE 1	Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children	3
ECE 2	Child Growth and Development	3
ECE 3(1)	Introduction to Curriculum	3
ECE 4	Child, Family, and Community	3
ECE 5 (2)(4)	Observation and Assessment	3
ECE 6	Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 7	Diversity and Culture in Early Care Education Programs	3
ECE 8(1)(3)	Early Childhood Practicum	3
List A - Select one course:
Course	Course Description	Units
ECE 10	Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 20 (1)(4)	Infant and Toddler Practicum	3
ECE 31	Early Intervention	3
List B - Select one course:
Course	Course Description	Units
ECE 11	Guidance for Young Children	3
ECE 12	Child Abuse	3
ECE 13	Emergent Literacy	3
ECE 15	Parent Education	3
ECE 21	Advanced Infant and Toddler Development	3
ECE 30	The Young Child with Special Needs	3
ECE 40	Administration I, Programs in Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 41	Administration II. Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education	3
ECE 45	Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education	3

Additional Information

Notes:

(1) Students need to provide verification of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis.

(2) Students needs to complete ECE 1,2, & 3 before taking this course

(3) Students need to complete ECE 1, ECE 2, ECE 3, & ECE 5 prior to taking this course.

(4) Students need to complete ECE 1 and ECE 2 prior to taking this course.

When selecting courses from lists A and B, the base selection on the area of specialization or career goal, for example; Preschool, infant/toddler school age or early intervention. It is recommended that you meet with one of the child development instructors.

Faculty Advisor(s): Romero, Turpen, Boynton

2021-2022 Child Development Associate in Science Degree PDF