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The Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is designed to provide the lower division major courses to transfer to a California State University and earn a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Child Development is a vital component to our local, state and national system of care and education for young children and offers many exciting career opportunities. The program is designed to prepare students to qualify for a variety of permits issued by Teacher Credentialing, State of California. These permits include an associate teacher, teacher, master teacher, and site supervisor permit. Receiving an A.A. in Child Development also meets the requirement to teach in a National Head Start Program.

Program Overview

As a Child Development major you will:

  • Study effective principle and practices of child development, in order to provide quality care and education to children 0-5.
  • Develop a disposition for and strategies to communicate effectively with children, parents, peers and the community.
  • Identify the theoretical base for child development and the different curriculum structures to form your own philosophy of how to best meet the whole child needs of children.
  • Identify a wide range of career opportunities and gear your course of study to that career

Program Highlights

  • Two specialty areas for a master teacher
  • Courses in early literacy
  • Courses in violence prevention
  • Variety of courses in creative arts
  • Correspondence courses in the core curriculum

Associate Degree and Certificate of Achievement in Child Development can be completed within two (2) years.
Internships in Child Development may be available for students interested in Work Experience opportunities.

Degrees

Associate in Science in Early
Childhood Education for Transfer
Associate in Arts Child Development

Certificate of Achievement

Child Development

Two-Year Advising Plans

​​​Degree Type​Degree Name
​Associate in ArtsChild Development-AA
​Certificate of AchievementChild Development-CA
​Associate in Science for TransferEarly Childhood Education-AS-T

Employment Opportunities

Assistant Teacher

Associate Teacher

Teacher

Master Teacher

Site Supervisor

Parent Educator

Family Service Worker

Home Visitor

Classroom Aide

Some positions however require a four-year degree for which LCC’s program is a good base for transfer.

Degrees and Certificates

Total Units for the Certificate of Achievement: 19 Units
Required Core Courses: 19 Units

Program​ Cost

COURSE NUMBERTITLEUNITS
CD-12  Child, Family and Community3
CD-16  Introduction to Curriculum3
CD-19  Children’s Nutrition, Health and Safety3
CD-20  Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
CD-22 The Infant Toddler3
CD/PSY-31  Child Development: Conception through Adolescence3
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Arts Degree or the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze the influence of culture, family, society, and environment on an individual’s development.
2. Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.
3. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity, and self-confidence.

Total Units for the Associate in Arts Degree: 60 Units
Required Core Courses: 38 Units

COURSE NUMBERTITLEUNITS
CD-11  Observation and Assessment3
CD-12  Child, Family and Community3
CD-16  Introduction to Curriculum3
CD-19  Children’s Nutrition, Health and Safety3
CD-20  Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
CD-22 The Infant Toddler3
CD-23  Adult Supervision in the Child Care Setting3
CD-24  Practicum4
CD-25  Teaching in a Diverse Society3
CD/PSY-31  Child Development: Conception through Adolescence3
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Students must complete six units from either the Site Supervisor or Master Teacher paths:
Site Supervisor
CD-15  Pre-School Administration3
CD-26  Administration II3
Master Teacher
CD-17  Children’s Literature3
CD-30  Early Steps to Reading Success3
Required Electives: The student must complete 4 units from the following courses:
CD-15  Pre-School Administration3
CD-17  Children’s Literature3
CD-26  Administration II3
CD-27  Children with Special Needs3
CD-28  Child Guidance3
CD-30  Early Steps to Reading Success3
CD-49  Child Development Work Experience1 - 8

General Education Requirements: 18 Units

Total units for the Associate in Science Degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.0: 60 units
Required Core Courses minimum grade 2.0: 25 Units

COURSE NUMBERTITLEUNITS
CD-11  Observation and Assessment3
CD-12  Child, Family and Community3
CD-16  Introduction to Curriculum3
CD-19  Children’s Nutrition, Health and Safety3
CD-20  Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
CD-24  Practicum4
CD-25  Teaching in a Diverse Society3
CD/PSY-31  Child Development: Conception through Adolescence3

Completion of either the CSU General Education or
IGETC Option
Remaining Units to total 60 Units may be selected from
courses numbered 1-49


Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education for Transfer, students will be able to:
4. Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on development of children birth to age eight as related to high quality care and education of young children.
5. Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive, developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.
6. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity, and self-confidence.
7. Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their communities.
8. Demonstrate ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen understanding, knowledge and commitment to the EC/CD profession.

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