This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career in the field of child development. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles,and techniques for working with young children in an entry level position.
40-50 students annually
Program goals include preparing students for work in early childcare environments. The classes align with the child development associate teacher permit
The new Child Development Associate Teacher degree program will consist of a total of 12.5 units in 5 courses total. 9.5 of units will be in seven foundational courses including Preparation for Child Development Majors, Child Growth and Development, Child, Family and Community, Guidance for Young Children. The remaining three units will be chosen from a list of curriculum courses that are shown on the following page.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHDV 99 | Preparation for Child Development Majors | .5 | S1 |
| CHDV 100 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | S1 |
| CHDV 115 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | S1 |
| CHDV 104 | Guidance for Young Children | 3 | S1 |
| CHDV 106 CHDV 182 (new) CHDV 184 (new) | Infant and Toddler Care and Curriculum ECE Curriculum Experiences: Art, Music and Movement ECE Curriculum Experiences: Language, Literacy, Math and Science | 3 3 3 | S1 S1 S1 |
Molly Ash · 02/19/20
Southwestern recommends this program per email from J. Lewis on 2/14/20
Jesse Lopez · 02/18/20
Miramar College supports this Certificate of Achievement.
Dr. Al Taccone · 02/11/20
MiraCosta College's child development enrollments continue to fascinate me. Though the wages are low and the employers do not seem to want to commit to jobs I cannot offer enough child development courses. As such MiraCosta College supports the proposal.
Larry McLemore · 02/07/20
Question to the over supply, and the lack in north county where the largest production is currently. COE- conclusion was not to recommend. Letters of support do not mention numbers.
Danene Brown · 02/06/20
Mesa supports this Certificate of Achievement.
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