These courses are also appropriate for family child care providers, parents, administrators, health care professionals, and others working with children. Courses are designed to partially meet lower division course preparation for students planning a bachelor’s degree in Child Development.

Career Opportunities

https://www.grossmont.edu/student-support/career-center/resources.php

Adoption Counselor¹
Child Psychologist¹
Childcare Specialist
Day Camp Counselor¹
Development Specialist¹
Family Child Care Provider
Infant/Toddler Teacher²
Parent Educator¹
Planned Parenthood Worker
School Age Child Care Teacher/Site Supervisor
Preschool Teacher/Director²
Recreation Specialist¹
Social Service Specialist¹

¹

Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.

²

Bachelor Degree normally recommended.

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:

1. Analyze and apply principles of scientific research to the study of human development; integrate and apply current theory and research to the observation, documentation and unbiased analysis of human behaviors.
2. Formulate practical applications of theory and research to developmentally appropriate practice in varying contexts: personal, classroom, agency and community.
3. Critically examine societal and personal attitudes, beliefs, values and assumptions towards the diverse contexts of child and human development including: ethnicity, gender, language, family structure, socioeconomic status, age and ability.
4. Compare and examine differing social, economic, political, historical, cultural and family contexts and their effect on human development; demonstrate effective advocacy techniques related to current social issues pertaining to children, adults, and families.

Associate Degree Major Requirements

Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CD-106	Practicum: Beginning Observation and Experience	1
CD-115	Changing American Family 1	3
or FS-115	Changing American Family
CD-121	The Arts and Creativity for Young Children	3
CD-123	Principles and Practices of Programs and Curriculum for Young Children	3
CD-125	Child Growth and Development	3
CD-127	Science and Mathematics for Child Development	3
CD-129	Language and Literature for Child Development	3
CD-130	Curriculum: Design and Implementation	3
CD-131	Child, Family and Community	3
CD-132	Observation and Assessment: Field Experience Seminar	3
CD-133	Practicum-Field Experience: Student Teaching	2
CD-134	Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children	3
CD-136	Adult Supervision 2	3
CD-137	Administration of Child Development Programs I	3
CD-138	Administration of Child Development Programs II	3
CD-141	Working with Children with Special Needs	3
CD-153	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3
Total Units		48

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

¹

CD-115 Changing American Family/FS-115 Changing American Family is required for transfer to SDSU.

²

CD-136 Adult Supervision is required for the Master Teacher Permit through California Teacher Credentialing.

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who completes the Child Development major requirements for Site Supervisor qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Child Development. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit

Any student who completes the above requirements and 16 units of GE from English/Communication, Humanities, Social Sciences and Math or Science may apply for a permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). There is an added work experience component. For full requirements go to https://www.ctc.ca.gov to contact the Child Development Department.