Program Learning Outcomes

Degree: AS - Child Development - S1315

• Becoming a Professional
  Students completing the Child Development Degree (S1315) will be able to identify and conduct themselves as professional, ethical members of the early childhood profession. 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.

• Interpret effective teaching and care practices
  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.

• Safety Regulations
  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.

• Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
  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.