Business Division
Degree S1315
This program provides a theoretical framework and practical experience developing skills necessary to work directly in preschool classrooms. Graduates can be employed at the teacher or master teacher level. The program develops students’ skills and abilities in observation and assessing, planning and executing activities, and classroom management based on developmentally appropriate practices. Degree requirements exceed the identified eight (8) courses for transfer by requiring additional practical experience and curriculum courses.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
Course List
| Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
| CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | 3 |
| CHLD 5 | Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 2 | 3 |
| CHLD 6 | Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 2 | 3 |
| CHLD 11 | Child and Adolescent Development 2 | 3 |
| CHLD 64 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children | 3 |
| CHLD 66 | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment 1 | 2 |
| CHLD 66L | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| CHLD 68 | Introduction to Children With Special Needs 2 | 3 |
| CHLD 69 | Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar | 2 |
| CHLD 91 | Early Childhood Development Field Work 1 | 1 |
| CHLD 84 | Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings | 3 |
| 3 |
CHLD 67 | Early Childhood Education Practicum 1 | |
CHLD 67L | Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory 1 | |
| |
CHLD 86 | Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar | |
CHLD 87 | Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience 1 | |
| 6 |
CHLD 61 | Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children | |
CHLD 62 | Music and Motor Development for Young Children | |
CHLD 63 | Math and Science for Young Children | |
| Total Units | 36 |
Note: These courses are acceptable for the Child Development requirements leading to the Child Development Permit.
