Child Development

Would you like to work with Children?

The child development curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as:

• Teachers
• Directors in preschools and child care centers
• Aides in preschools and child care centers

Infant/toddler care and Extended Day Facilities are included.

These courses are also appropriate for parents, nurses and administrators.

EARN AN ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE

The Associate Degree in Child Development meets the educational requirements of the Regular Children’s Center Instructional permits for:

• Teacher
• Master Teacher
• Site Supervisor

Courses are designed to partially meet lower division course preparation for students planning a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development at an institute of high learning.

EARN A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT OR SPECIALIZATION

	Infants and Toddlers	Certificate of Achievement
	Preschool Children	Certificate of Achievement
	School Age Child Care	Certificate of Achievement
	Early Childhood Intervention	Certificate of Specialization
	Recreational Leadership- Outdoor Programs	Certificate of Specialization

Course work in these programs meets the educational components of the Department of Social Services license regulations for child care programs funded by Title V.

STATE OF THE ART EDUCATION

The child development program incorporates emerging research and current philosophical frameworks into proven child development theories and practices.

Students get hands-on experience at all levels of their academic experience in our state-of-the-art Child Development Center (CDC).

The CDC serves as a primary component of our child development program as a dynamic and evolving model teaching facility. The center and programs are committed to creating indoor and outdoor environments that reflect a respect for nature, natural materials, and resources.

FACULTY

The true strength of our child development program lies in its diverse and experienced part-time faculty. Under the leadership of two full-time instructors, the part-time faculty brings rich real world knowledge and perspective to our child development classes.

The faculty have enriched our program with their community-based early education experiences, including the:

• Cuyamaca Water Conservation Garden
• San Diego Zoo
• San Diego Humane Society
• Special education early childhood
• Camping and recreation programs
• And a wide variety of funded, non-profit, and faith-based early childhood and extended care programs.

Additionally, the Coordinator of our Child Development Center is an essential member of the part-time faculty.