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Child Development
The Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is designed to provide the lower division major courses to transfer to a California State University and earn a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Child Development is a vital component to our local, state and national system of care and education for young children and offers many exciting career opportunities. The program is designed to prepare students to qualify for a variety of permits issued by Teacher Credentialing, State of California. These permits include an associate teacher, teacher, master teacher, and site supervisor permit. Receiving an A.A. in Child Development also meets the requirement to teach in a National Head Start Program.
Program Overview
As a Child Development major you will:
- Study effective principle and practices of child development, in order to provide quality care and education to children 0-5.
- Develop a disposition for and strategies to communicate effectively with children, parents, peers and the community.
- Identify the theoretical base for child development and the different curriculum structures to form your own philosophy of how to best meet the whole child needs of children.
- Identify a wide range of career opportunities and gear your course of study to that career
Program Highlights
- Two specialty areas for a master teacher
- Courses in early literacy
- Courses in violence prevention
- Variety of courses in creative arts
- Correspondence courses in the core curriculum
Associate Degree and Certificate of Achievement in Child Development can be completed within two (2) years.
Internships in Child Development may be available for students interested in Work Experience opportunities.
Degrees
Associate in Science in Early
Childhood Education for Transfer
Associate in Arts Child Development
Certificate of Achievement
Child Development
Two-Year Advising Plans
| Degree Type | Degree Name |
| Associate in Arts | Child Development-AA |
| Certificate of Achievement | Child Development-CA |
| Associate in Science for Transfer | Early Childhood Education-AS-T |
Employment Opportunities
Assistant Teacher
Associate Teacher
Teacher
Master Teacher
Site Supervisor
Parent Educator
Family Service Worker
Home Visitor
Classroom Aide
Some positions however require a four-year degree for which LCC’s program is a good base for transfer.
Degrees and Certificates
Certificate of Achievement Child Development
Total Units for the Certificate of Achievement: 19 Units
Required Core Courses: 19 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| CD-12 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CD-16 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CD-19 | Children’s Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| CD-20 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CD-22 | The Infant Toddler | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
| 1 |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Arts Degree or the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze the influence of culture, family, society, and environment on an individual’s development.
2. Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.
3. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity, and self-confidence.
Associate in Arts Degree Child Development
Total Units for the Associate in Arts Degree: 60 Units
Required Core Courses: 38 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| CD-11 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CD-12 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CD-16 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CD-19 | Children’s Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| CD-20 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CD-22 | The Infant Toddler | 3 |
| CD-23 | Adult Supervision in the Child Care Setting | 3 |
| CD-24 | Practicum | 4 |
| CD-25 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
| 1 | ||
| Students must complete six units from either the Site Supervisor or Master Teacher paths: Site Supervisor | ||
| CD-15 | Pre-School Administration | 3 |
| CD-26 | Administration II | 3 |
| Master Teacher | ||
| CD-17 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| CD-30 | Early Steps to Reading Success | 3 |
| Required Electives: The student must complete 4 units from the following courses: | ||
| CD-15 | Pre-School Administration | 3 |
| CD-17 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| CD-26 | Administration II | 3 |
| CD-27 | Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CD-28 | Child Guidance | 3 |
| CD-30 | Early Steps to Reading Success | 3 |
| CD-49 | Child Development Work Experience | 1 - 8 |
General Education Requirements: 18 Units
Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer
Total units for the Associate in Science Degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.0: 60 units
Required Core Courses minimum grade 2.0: 25 Units
| COURSE NUMBER | TITLE | UNITS |
| CD-11 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CD-12 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CD-16 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CD-19 | Children’s Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| CD-20 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CD-24 | Practicum | 4 |
| CD-25 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD/PSY-31 | Child Development: Conception through Adolescence | 3 |
Completion of either the CSU General Education or
IGETC Option
Remaining Units to total 60 Units may be selected from
courses numbered 1-49
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer, students will be able to:
4. Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on development of children birth to age eight as related to high quality care and education of young children.
5. Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.
6. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity, and self-confidence.
7. Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their communities.
8. Demonstrate ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen understanding, knowledge and commitment to the EC/CD profession.
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lgreer@lassencollege.edu
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