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Child Development
A.A. Degree
The A.A. degree vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with diverse children in early childhood settings. The program prepares students for entry-level careers or entrance into a bachelor’s degree program in Child Development studies. The degree program focuses on integrating developmentally appropriate knowledge and practice, and developing professional competencies and job skills. Students learn how to build partnerships with local, national and international resource organizations in order to advocate effectively for the needs of children and families. The degree fulfills the Child Development course requirements to qualify for the Child Development Permit Site Supervisor on the California Child Development Matrix. Students who wish to qualify as a site supervisor
must also take CD 59G “Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Management Systems)”, CD 59H “Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Leadership Skills)” and CD 67 “Supervision
and Administration of Child Development Programs (Adult Supervision)”.
Program Learning Outcomes - upon completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of settings with
children and families with a commitment to uphold ethical
standards.
• Build partnerships with local, national and international
resource organizations in order to advocate effectively for the
needs of children and families.
• Integrate developmentally appropriate practices and their
application to teaching young children.
• Demonstrate skills in building relationships with children and
families.
1. Meet the A.A./A.S. degree requirements.
2. Complete the following.
Current Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certificate required.
CD 57
CD 58 CD 59G
CD 59H
CD 60 CD 61
CD 63
CD 71
CD 72
CD 73 CD 74
CD 75 EDUC 1
Self-Assessment for Teachers of
Young Children Using Reflective Practice: Field Experience (5)
Infant/Toddler Development (5)
Supervision and Administration of
Child Development Programs
(Management Systems) (4)
Supervision and Administration of
Child Development Programs
(Leadership Skills) (4)
Introduction to Children with Special Needs (3) Music and Movement
(Developmental Foundations) (3)
Math and Science Activities for the
Young Child (3)
Constructive Guidance and Positive
Discipline in Early Childhood (3)
Partnerships with Families in Early
Childhood Education (3)
Early Childhood Mental Health (3)
Early Childhood Mental Health Seminar
and Fieldwork (3)
Social Emotional Development in
Early Childhood (3)
Introduction to Elementary Education in a Diverse Society (3)
CD 10G CD 10H
CD 12 CD 50
CD 52 CD 54 CD 55
CD 64 CD 67 CD 68
Child Development (The Early Years) 4
also listed as PSYC 10G
Child Growth and Development
(Middle Childhood and Adolescence) 4 also listed as PSYC 10H
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships 4 Principles and Practices of Teaching
Young Children 4 Observation and Assessment of Children 4 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs 4 Literacy Development and Activities
for the Young Child 3 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the
Young Child 4 Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Adult Supervision) 3 Teaching in a Diverse Society 4
Early Childhood Mental Health
Certificate of Achievement
De Anza College’s Child Development and Education Department developed the Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate of Achievement to train mental health professionals at the entry and advanced level, ECE educators at the beginning and advanced level, and professionals working
in early education, mental health and community services settings or programs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community-based, early childhood mental health programs. Students develop skills to work with both children and their families. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to meet Child Development course requirements for a Child Development Master Teacher level as specialization units. The Child Development Master Teacher permit requires 36 quarter units (equivalent to 24 semester units) ECE/CD including core courses. The permit also requires 24 quarter units (equivalent to 16 semester units) of General Education courses plus 3 quarter units (equivalent to 2 semester units) of adult supervision.
Program Learning Outcomes - upon completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of settings with
children and families with a commitment to uphold ethical standards.
Complete a minimum of three units: 3
CD 53 Creative Art for the Young Child (3) CD 56 Understanding and Working with
English Learners (3)
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Practicum Requirement: 10
CD 51A CD 51B
Major GE Electives
Basic Student Teaching Practicum 5 Advanced Student Teaching Practicum 5
Child Development 51 General Education (32-43 units)
Elective courses required when major units plus GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ....................................90