A.S. Major Requirements

Associate Degree Major Requirements The Child Development major consists of 27  required units of core curriculum. The remaining units will be taken in an area of emphasis that the student selects. Students must choose at least one area of emphasis. 

NOTE: All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to receive a certificate.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum

Course  Title Units
CD 123 Introduction to Programs and Curriculum for Young Children 3
CD 125 Child Growth and Development 3
CD 126 Art for Child Development 3
CD 127 Science and Mathematics for Child Development 3
CD 128 Music and Movement for Child Development 3
CD 129 Language and Literature for Child Development 3
CD 131 Child, Family and Community 3
CD 134 Health and Safety for Teachers of Young Children 3
CD 141 Working with Children with Special Needs 3
Total 27

Areas of Emphasis:

I. PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (Major Code: 55030)
CD 130 Curriculum: Developmentally Appropriate Practices 3
CD 132 Observation and Guidance for Child Development 2
CD 133 Field Experience for Child Development 2
7 units
Total Required Including Core Classes 34
Plus General Education Requirements

II. INFANTS AND TODDLERS (Major Code: 55031)
CD 124 Infant and Toddler Development 3
CD 132 Observation and Guidance for Child Development 2
CD 143 Infant/Toddler Curriculum 3
CD 170 Field Experience with Infants and Toddlers 2 
10 units
Total Required Including Core Classes 37
Plus General Education Requirements

III. SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (Major Code: 56032)
CD 125 Child Growth and Development 3
CD 131 Child, Family and Community 3
CD 132 Observation and Guidance for Child Development 2
CD 134 Health and Safety for Teachers of Young Children 3
CD 148 Curriculum for School Age Child Care 3
CD 149 School Age Child Care Program Planning 3
CD 150 Field Experience for School Age Child Care 2
19 units

SELECT ONE (1) COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
CD 137 Administration of Child Development Programs 3
CD 141 Working with Children with Special Needs 3
CD 145 Child Abuse: Detection, Intervention and Preventions 3
CD 157 Food and Nutrition for Children 3
ED 110 Introduction to American Education 3
Math 125 Structure and Concepts of Elementary Mathematics I 3
Math 126 Structure and Concepts of Elementary Mathematics II 3
Mus 118 Introduction to Music 4
PE 253 Physical Education in Elementary Schools 3
3-4 units
Total Required 22-23
Plus General Education Requirements

Recommended Electives and Continuing Education
Units:
CD 124 Infant and Toddler Development 3
CD 135 Parent-Child Interaction 3
CD 139 Infant/Parent Development 2
CD 145 Child Abuse: Detection, Intervention and Prevention 3
CD 157 Food and Nutrition for Children 3

Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the
courses required for the major including an area of
emphasis qualifies for a Certificate in Child
Development. To receive a certificate, an official request
must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office
prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic
Calendar.