Child Development, Associate in Science
Child Development, Associate in Science
The Associate of Science in Child Development degree provides a bundle of classes that may be applied towards the fulfillment of an Early Childhood, Child Development, or similar major at a four-year public or private university. Students who complete the Child Development, AS will acquire knowledge of the subject matter and the professional skills that will enable them to work in the Early Education and Family Development fields. With a group of classes that includes standard lecture as well as directed work experience, the goal of the Child Development, AS is to help students develop technical skills related to teaching within the early childhood classroom or working with children and families in the community. As a result, this major can lead to careers in childcare, childhood education, training, public service, and instruction in childhood development at any educational level.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CD V02 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD V04 | Observation and Assessment | 2.5 |
| CD V04L | Observation and Assessment Laboratory | 0.5 |
| CD V05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD V24 | Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| CD V61 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CD V62 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V63 | Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V66 | Early Childhood Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| CD V66L | Early Childhood Teaching Practicum Laboratory | 1 |
| Required Core Units | 24 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
| Select a total of three (3) units from the following: | ||
| CD V10 | Introduction to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CD V11 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V14 | Visual and Performing Arts in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V19 | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V20 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CD V22 | Behavior Management in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V27 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| CD V28 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CD V29 | Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| CD V65 | Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs | 3 |
| Required Additional Units | 3 | |
| ------------------------------------- | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 27 | |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | ||
| VCCCD General Education Pattern | ||
| Major Units | 27 | |
| VCCCD GE Pattern Units | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (6) | |
| Elective Units | 10 | |
| Total Units for the Associate Degree | 60 | |
Successful completion of specific Child Development courses fulfills the Early Childhood (ECE) requirements for the California Department of Social Services, Title 22 regulations, to work in licensed childcare settings. In addition, successful completion of specific Child Development courses fulfills the education requirements for a Child Development Permit. Permits are offered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at the following levels: Assistant, Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Program Director. Additional general education units are required in English/Language Arts, Math or Science, Social Studies, Humanities and/or Fine Arts for Teacher, Master Teacher, or Site Supervisor permits and specializations. See the Child Development faculty for further information about Title 22 requirements or the Child Development Permits.
Plan of Study is based on the VCCCD General Education Pattern.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CD V02 | Child Growth and Development (GE Area B2 - Social/Behavorial Sciences) | 3 |
| CD V24 | Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety (GE Area E1 - Health Education) | 3 |
| CD V61 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| ENGL V01A | English Composition (GE Area D1 - English Composition) | 4 |
| Select course: GE Area C1 (Fine/Performing Arts) | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CD V04 | Observation and Assessment | 2.5 |
| CD V04L | Observation and Assessment Laboratory | .5 |
| CD V62 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Select course(s) from Required Additional Courses: Total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Select course: GE Area D2 (Communication/Analytical Thinking) | 3 | |
| Select course: GE Area C2 (Humanities) | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CD V05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD V63 | Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Select course: GE Area A1 (Biological Science) | 3 | |
| Select course: GE Area B1 (American History/Institutions) | 3 | |
| Select course: Degree-applicable Elective | 4 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CD V66 | Early Childhood Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| CD V66L | Early Childhood Teaching Practicum Laboratory | 1 |
| Select course: GE Area A2 (Physical Science) | 3 | |
| Select course: GE Area E2 (Physical Education/Kinesiology) | 1 | |
| Select course: Degree-applicable Elective | 3 | |
| Select course: Degree-applicable Elective | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 13 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply general knowledge of development in the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains from conception through age eight, including knowledge about typical and atypical development.
- Demonstrate awareness of and skills in intentional teaching and behavior management consistent with developmentally appropriate practices.
- Demonstrate principles of curriculum planning and environmental design that are consistent with current best practices and components of the California Early Learning system for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool.
- Demonstrate and apply professional and ethical standards of behavior in the college classroom and the workplace with children, families, colleagues, and co-workers.
- Apply knowledge and skills to develop environments that promote equity, respect, empowerment, and dignity within the learning community.