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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

To graduate with a specialization in Child Development, students must complete the following required courses (28 units) plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate of Arts degree (a total of 60 units).

REQUIRED COURSES (12 units required)

UNITS

CD 100    Introduction to Child Development                      

3

CD 105    Child Growth and Development                        

3

CD 112    Principles and Practices in Early Childhood                

3

CD 126    Child, Family and the Community                     

3

FOUR COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST (12 units required)

UNITS

CD 101    Parent Child Interaction                              

3

CD 130    Creative Music and Movement for Children               

3

CD 133    Creative Science and Math Activities for children          

3

CD 134    Language, Listening and Literature for Children            

3

CD 136    Creative Art Activities for Children                       

3

CD 137    Play and Materials for Children                         

3

CD 138    Cultural Diversity/Anti-Bias Curriculum                     

3

CD 140    Spanish for Child Development                         

3

CD 231    Health and Safety Practices for Children                  

3

CD 232    Nutrition for Young Children                            

3

EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN (4 units required)

UNITS

CD 198    Child Development Work Experience                    

4

OR:

CD 205x2    Child Growth and Development Laboratory             

4

           Total Child Development units required:

28

General Breadth & Elective units required:

(see catalog and/or counselor for details)

36

Total units required for

Associate of Arts degree in Child Development:

60