Student Pathway 2021−2022 Child Development – AS
Child Development Associate in Science Degree
The Child Development Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students to work with young children in a variety of early care and education settings. Upon completion of the A.S. degree, a student possesses the course work required to work as a teacher in both private and public early care and education settings serving preschool-age children. Additionally, students completing documented work experience are eligible to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission of Teacher Credentialing at either the Teacher, Master Teacher, or Site Supervisor Level which qualifies the student to work in the State of California funded (Title 5) early care and education program.
Program Contact: Elizabeth Romero, Sallie Turpen, Heather Boynton
Program Counselor: Rachel Moring-Garcia
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE1/Chdev 1 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 | Major Core |
| ECE 2/Chdev 39 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | Major Core CCC General Education – Area B |
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement |
| Communication 1/1H | Public Speaking | 3 | CCC General Education – Area G |
| CCC General Education – Area C | Humanities | 3 | Check with Counselor for Options |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Canvas Transfer Site
- Attend Child Development Career Workshop
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 3/Chdev 3 | Introduction to Curriculum* | 3 | Class has lab at campus lab school (18 hours) Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis. Major Core |
| ECE 4/Chdev 30 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | Major Core CCC General Education – Area B |
| Math 11/Stat 7 OR Math 10A** | Elementary Statistics or Contemporary Mathematics | 4/3 | CCC General Education – Area DII & Competence Requirement ** Visit the Tutorial Center |
| Major Course List B | Recommended: ECE 11 - Formerly Chdev 49 | 3 | Other options available check with Faculty re: what is best option for you |
| PE | - | 1 | Select 1 course from CCC General Education Area E1 |
| Semester Units: 13-14 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- Apply for Teacher I – Certificate of Achievement
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 5/Chdev 20 | Observation and Assessment* | 3 | Pre-req – ECE 1, 2, and 3 Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis. Major Core |
| ECE 6/Chdev 6 | Health Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education | 3 | Major Core |
| Major Course List A | ECE 20 - Formerly Chdev 17A (Fall only) | 3 | Pre-req – ECE 1 and ECE 2 Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis. |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CCC General Education – Area F |
| Information Systems 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | CCC General Education – Digital Technology Literacy |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for Teacher II – Certificate of Achievement
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 7/Chdev 15 | Diversity and Culture in Early Child Care and Education Programs | 3 | Major Core |
| ECE 8/Chdev 37A | Early Childhood Practicum* | 3 | Class has a weekly lab at the campus lab school (48 hours) Pre-req – ECE 1, 2, 3, and 5 Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis. Major Core |
| Geog 1 | Physical Geography | 3 | CCC General Education – Area A |
| Elective | - | 3-4 | Check with Counselor for Options |
| Elective | - | 3-4 | Check with Counselor for Options |
| Semester Units: 15-17 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Apply for Teacher III – Certificate of Achievement
- Students will be eligible to apply for Teacher Permit from the CA Commission on Teaching – After Graduation
**Please Note – Both the CSU General Education Pattern or the IGETC Pattern will also meet the General Education Requirements for the Degree.
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)
