CHILD DEVELOPMENT A.A. Degree
To graduate with a specialization in Child Development students must complete the required child development courses (28 units) plus the general breadth course requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree.
| REQUIRED COURSES (State Alignment Project Courses): |
Units |
| CD105 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| or |
| CD105H |
Child Growth and Development-Honors |
3 |
| CD111 |
Observation and Assessment in Child Development |
3 |
| CD113 |
Principles and Practices of Teaching Children |
3 |
| CD114 |
Introduction to Curriculum |
3 |
| CD115 |
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children |
3 |
| CD126 |
Child, Family, and the Community |
3 |
| CD138 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society |
3 |
|
| ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: |
Units |
| Specialized Curriculum Classes: |
0 |
| CD130 |
Creative Music and Movement for Children |
3 |
| CD133 |
Creative Science and Math Activities for Children |
3 |
| CD134 |
Language, Listening and Literature for Children |
3 |
| CD136 |
Creative Art Experiences for Children |
3 |
| CD168 |
Early Literacy for Young Children |
3 |
| or |
| Electives Articulated with CSUSB: |
0 |
| CD127 |
Guidance of Children |
3 |
| CD185 |
Infant/Toddler Growth and Development |
3 |
| CD186 |
Infant and Toddler Curriculum |
3 |
| or |
| Other Elective: |
0 |
| CD244 |
Children with Special Needs |
3 |
|
| EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN (State Alignment Project Course): |
Units |
| CD098 |
Child Development Work Experience |
4 |
| or |
| CD205 |
Child Development Practicum / Field Experience |
4 |
|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES AND ELECTIVES: |
Units |
| The Child Development Department advises scheduling an appointment with a counselor to create an education plan to include the general breadth requirements and elective units. Please note that CD205, Child Growth and Development Laboratory, is articulated with CSUSB. |
32 |
|
| Total Units |
60 |