Child Development Degrees and Certificates
You may apply for degrees and certificates at the Graduation Office.
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
** The Associates of Arts Degree Plan A Transfer Option
and Plan B Career Option have changed effective 2007 - 2008 **
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Associates of Arts Degree - Plan A: Transfer Option
Plan A is 60 units with 20 - 22 units in Child Development. The student has several specialized options to choose from.
All students applying for this AA must complete the Child Development "CORE" courses PLUS one of the following options for a total of 20 - 22 Child Development units.
CD1 - Child Growth & Development CD 3 or 4 - Creative Experiences I or II CD 11- Home, School, & Community Relations
Total: 9 units of CD CORE classes PLUS one of the following options for a total of 20 - 22 units. Early Childhood Option (21 units): This transfer option is intended for students who want to be private preschool teachers. Core Courses (CD 1, 3 or 4, & 11) plus: CD 2 - Early Childhood Principles and Practices CD 3 or 4 - Creative Experiences (whichever one not already taken in core courses) Plus any two of the following: CD 10, 34, 42, 44, 45
Special Education Option (21 units): This transfer option is intended for preschool teachers and special education assistants. Core Courses (CD 1, 3 or 4, & 11) plus CD 44 - Special Needs I CD 45 - Special Needs II Plus any two of the following: CD 2, 10, 30, 31, 34, 42
Infant/Toddler Option (21 units): This option is intended for students who wish to become Infant-Toddler care providers. Core Courses (CD 1, 3 or 4, & 11) plus CD 30 - Infant-Toddler I CD 31 - Infant -Toddler II Plus any two of the following: CD 2, 10, 34, 42, 44, 45
School Age Programs (21 units): This option is intended for students who want to work with school-age children, or in before & afterschool child care programs. Core Courses (CD 1, 3 or 4, & 11) plus CD 46 - School Age Programs I CD 47 - School Age Program II Plus any two of the following: CD 2, 10, 38, 39, 42, 44, 45,
Administration and Supervision (20 units): This option is intended for students who want to direct or supervise in an early care and education setting. Core Courses (CD 1, 3 or 4, & 11) CD 38 - Administration & Supervision of Child Care Programs I CD 39 -Administration & Supervision of Child Care Programs II CD 65 - Adult Supervision Plus any one of the following: CD 2, 10, 34, 42,
Title 5 Teacher Option (23 units): This option is intended for students who want to work in a Title 5 public preschool program. Upon completion of this degree, students will qualify for the "Teacher Level" permit on the Child Development Permit Matrix. Students will also meet the requirements for LAUSD Provisional Teacher (See "Education Requirements" page). Courses needed: CD 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, and CD 22 - Practicum in Child Development I (Note: students must have complete CD 3 and CD 4 for this option) plus one of the following: CD 10, 34, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47 ** All courses must be completed with the grade of "C" or better. General Education Requirements: Complete "General Education Plan B; Option 2" (yellow form available in Counseling)
**************************************************** Associates of Arts Degree - Plan B: Career Program Plan B: Career Program is 60 units with 36 units in Child Development. This AA degree is not intended for students who wish to transfer.
CD 1 Child Growth & Development CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices CD 3 Creative Experiences I CD 4 Creative Experiences II CD 10 Child Health CD 11 Home, School, & Community Relations CD 42 The Child in a Multicultural Society CD 22 & CD 23 Practicum in Child Development I & II
Plus any of the following to complete 36 units in the major:
CD 30, CD 31, CD 38, CD 39, CD 44, CD 45, CD 46, CD 47, CD 65, Psych 16, Psych 17, Psych 40, English 218
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education Requirements: Complete "General Education Plan B; Option 2" (yellow form available in Counseling)
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Units:
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8
Total: 36 CD units
AA degree total: 60 units
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CD Occupation Certificate - Preschool Teacher (30 - 32 units)
CD 1 Child Growth & Development CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices CD 3 Creative Experiences I or CD 4 Creative Experiences II CD 10 Child Health CD 11 Home, School, & Community Relations CD 42 The Child in a Multicultural Society CD 22 & CD 23 Practicum in Child Development I & II English 28 Intermediate Reading & Composition (or higher)
Plus any of the following to complete 30 - 32 units:
CD 30, CD 31, CD 38, CD 39, CD 44, CD 45, CD 46, CD 47, CD 65
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
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Units:
3 3 3
3 3 3 3 8 3
Total: 30 - 32 units
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CD Occupation Certificate - Associate Teacher (24 - 25 units) CD 1 Child Growth & Development CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices CD 3 Creative Experiences I or CD 4 Creative Experiences II CD 10 Child Health CD 11 Home, School, & Community Relations CD 42 The Child in a Multicultural Society CD 22 & CD 23 Practicum in Child Development I & II
Plus any of the following to complete 24 - 25 units:
CD 30, CD 31, CD 38, CD 39, CD 44, CD 45, CD 46, CD 47, CD 65
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
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Units: 3 3 3
3 3 3 3 8
Total: 24 - 25 units |
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Preschool Certificate A (12 units)
Required Courses: CD 1 Child Growth and Development CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations
Plus, any of course from the following: CD 3 Creative Experiences I CD 4 Creative Experiences II
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Units:
3 3 3
3 3
Total: 12 units |
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Preschool Certificate B, Preschool Director (15 units)
Required Courses: CD 1 Child Growth and Development CD 3 Creative Experiences I -OR- CD 4 Creative Experiences II CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations CD 38 Administration of Early Childhood Programs I
Plus, any of course from the following: CD 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices CD 10 Child Health CD 39 Administration of Early Childhood Programs II CD 42 The Child in a Multi-Cultural Society
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Units:
3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3 3
Total: 15 Units |
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Preschool Certificate C, Infant Care Teacher (15 units)
Required Courses: CD 1 Child Growth and Development CD 3 Creative Experiences I -OR- CD 4 Creative Experiences II CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations CD 30 Infant/Toddler Studies I or CD 31 Infant/Toddler Studies II
Plus, any of course from the following: CD 2 Early Childhood Principles and Practices CD 10 Child Health CD 30 or 31 Infant/Toddler Studies CD 42 The Child in a Multi-Cultural Society
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Units:
3 3
3 3 3
3
3 3 3 3
Total: 15 Units |
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Preschool Certificate D, School Age Programs Teacher (15 units)
Required Courses: CD 1 Child Growth and Development CD 3 Creative Experiences I -OR- CD 4 Creative Experiences II CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations CD 46 School Age Programs I or CD 47 School Age Programs II
Plus, any of course from the following: CD 2 Early Childhood Principles and Practices CD 10 Child Health CD 46 or CD 47 School Age Programs CD 42 The Child in a Multi-Cultural Society
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Units:
3 3
3 3 3
3
3 3 3 3
Total: 15 Units |
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new Preschool Certificate E, Special Needs Certificate (15 units): This certificate is intended for preschool teachers and special education assistants
Required Courses: CD 1 Child Growth and Development CD 11 Home, School & Community Relations CD 44 Programs for Children with Special Needs I or CD 45 Programs for Children with Special Needs II
Plus, any of course from the following: CD 2 Early Childhood Principles and Practices CD 3 Creative Experiences I -OR- CD 4 Creative Experiences II CD 10 Child Health
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Units:
3 3 3
3
3 3
3 3
Total: 15 Units |