Child Development Degree - SLOs
 
   
 

 

  • Child Development Degree (S1315)                                                                                                                                                            

Child Development Degree (S1315)

This degree program introduces students to the study of young children and their education and prepares students for employment following graduation in the field of Child Development.

Students desiring a Bachelor's degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses.


To find out more about any of the courses, click on its course number below.

Requirements for the Major:
Required courses:
Child, Family, and Community 3.0
Principles / Practices in Child Development Programs 3.0
Survey of Child Development Curriculum 3.0
Child Growth and Development 3.0
Health, Safety and Nutition of Young Children 3.0
Early Childhood Development Observation 2.0
Early Childhood Development Observation Laboratory 1.0
Early Childhood Development Participation 2.0
Early Childhood Development Participation Laboratory 1.0
Children with Special Needs 3.0
Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar 2.0
Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings 1.0
Early Childhood Development Field Work 1.0
Total Units 28.0
(The above courses are acceptable for the Child Development requirements leading to the Child Development Permit.)
  Recommended Electives:
Multicultural Education: Anti-Bias Perspective 3.0
Early Literacy in Child Development 3.0
Language Arts & Art Media for Young Children 3.0
Music, and Motor Development for Young Children 3.0
Creative Sciencing and Math for Young Children 3.0
Administration of Child Development Programs 3.0
Management / Marketing / Personnel for ECD Programs 3.0
Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships 3.0
Infant / Toddler Care and Development 3.0

Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will understand and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child's development and learning.
  2. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will be able to evaluate Early Care and Education Program regulations, standards, policies according to Title 22 California.
  3. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will be grounded in Child Development knowledge(theory) and use their understanding of young children and their needs to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for each child.
  4. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will understand that child observation, documentation and other forms of assessment are central to the practices of all early childhood professionals. Students use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies to positively influence the development of every child.
  5. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will understand the importance of developmental domains and academic content areas. Students use their knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful challenging curricula and environments that promotes comprehensive developmental learning outcomes for every child.
  6. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will understand that successful programs depend upon partnerships with children's families and communities.  They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families and to involve all families in their children's development and learning.
  7. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will be able to identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practices. They are life-long , collaborative learners who continue to broaden their knowledge and skills, remain informed about child development issues, and are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
  8. Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will be able to apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children's social learning, identity and self-confidence.


 
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