2. Transformaciones en la formación política previa
6.6 El límite del ethos comunal
The Child Development Program offers the student several options. Completion of each program leads to an occupational certificate, transfer option and/or Associate of Arts degree. All child development classes are applicable to the State Child Development Permit. The Child Development Program is planned to meet the needs of those students wishing to prepare for employment or who are presently employed in the field of Early Childhood Education. The curriculum prepares students to teach in programs for young children, which include: Private, Parent-Cooperative, Head Start, Children’s Centers, and Infant or School-age Programs. Each student should analyze these programs for their differences as well similarities before choosing a specific option. Students with background in Child Development are able to pursue professional opportunities in both educational and business fields.
Child Development website: http://info.piercecollege.edu/departments/childdev/ n
Associate of Arts degree
PATHWAY TO BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Students who complete this AA degree are eligible to apply for the teacher level permit through the california department of education commission on teacher credentialing. with this AA degree, no work experience is required for the teacher level permit.
Associate degree requirements must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (c) or better.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
This degree is intended for students wish to receive an AA degree AND who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution. The student must complete 25 units in Child Development. Students must also meet the general education require- ments of one of the following: Plan A: General Studies general education; Plan C: CSU GE Breadth Certification Plan; Plan D: IGETC
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Completing the Associate Degree does not necessarily meet the university- admission requirements for transfer. An Associate Degree is not a requirement for transfer to either the CSU or UC campuses. Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have unique transfer requirements. However, if you would like to transfer to a university and earn an associate degree, early educational planning can make this goal achievable. You should meet with a counselor early in your studies to develop an Educational Plan that fulfills both transfer requirements and associate degree requirements.
See page 44 of this catalog for more information on transfer requirements and resources.
MAJOR - REQUIRED COURSES: UNITS CH DEV 1 Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices 3
CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences I 3
CH DEV 4 Creative Experiences II 3
CH DEV 11 Home, School, & Community Relations 3 CH DEV 22 Practicum in Child Development I 4
MAJOR - ELECTIVE COURSES
Select a minimum of two courses (6 semester units) from the following: 6
CH DEV 10 Child Health (3 units)
CH DEV 42 The Child in the Multicultural Society (3 units) CH DEV 34 Observation & Assessment of Children (3 units)
MAJOR - TOTAL UNITS 25
GENERAL EDUCATION - REQUIRED COURSES
Students must complete one of the following General Education Plans:
Plan A: General Studies general education plan 30 units
Plan B: NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS MAJOR
Plan C: CSU GE Breadth Certification Plan 39 units
Plan D: IGETC 34-39 units
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, a student should be able to:
• Apply evidence-based theoretical and practical concepts with typi-
cally and atypically developing young children and their families in the field of early care and education.
• Demonstrate competence in facilitating the development of young
children as unique individuals through the use of developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development.
• Articulate and demonstrate professional ethics and conduct in all
work with agencies, families, and children.
• Identify, appreciate, and demonstrate respect for inclusive practices
and diversity within individuals, families, cultures, and communities.
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Associate of Arts degree
All major courses must be completed with a grade of “c” or better.
Students who complete this AA degree are eligible to apply for the “teacher level” child development permit through the california department of education commission on teacher credentialing. Students apply for the child development permit through the california commission on teacher credentialing www.ctc.ca.gov or through the child development training consortium www.childdevelopment.org
note: no work experience is required for the teacher level with an AA degree in child development. this AA degree meets all of the education requirements for the “Master teacher level” on the child development permit. Students will need to have completed the required 350 days of work experience when applying for the Master teacher level permit. Associate degree requirements must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (c) or better.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
This degree is 60 units with 37 units in Child Development. Students must also meet the general education requirements for the degree by completing Plan B: Career and Technical general education plan.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Completing the Associate Degree does not necessarily meet the university- admission requirements for transfer. An Associate Degree is not a requirement for transfer to either the CSU or UC campuses. Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have unique transfer requirements. However, if you would like to transfer to a university and earn an associate degree, early educational planning can make this goal achievable. You should meet with a counselor early in your studies to develop an Educational Plan that fulfills both transfer requirements and associate degree requirements.
See page 44 of this catalog for more information on transfer requirements and resources.
MAJOR - REQUIRED COURSES: UNITS CH DEV 1 Child Growth & Development 3 CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices 3
CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences I 3
CH DEV 4 Creative Experiences II 3
CH DEV 10 Child Health (3 units)
CH DEV 11 Home, School, & Community Relations 3 CH DEV 22 Practicum in Child Development I 4 CH DEV 34 Observation and Assessment of Children (3 units)
CH DEV 42 The Child in a Multicultural Society (3 units)
CH DEV 65 Adult Supervision 2
MAJOR - ELECTIVE COURSES
Select a minimum of two courses (6 semester units)
from one of the following groups: 6
GROUP 1: CH DEV 30 Infant/Toddler Studies I (3 units) and CH DEV 31 Infant/Toddler Studies II (3 units)
GROUP 2: CH DEV 44 Special Needs I (3 units), CH DEV 45 Special Needs II (3 units) GROUP 3: CH DEV 46 School Age Programs I(3 units), CH DEV 47 School Age Programs II (3 units)
GROUP 4: CH DEV 38 Administration & Supervision I (3 units), CH DEV 39 Administration & Supervision II (3 units)
MAJOR - TOTAL UNITS 36
GENERAL EDUCATION - REQUIRED COURSES
Students must complete one of the following General Education Plans:
Plan A: NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS MAJOR
Plan B: Pierce Career and Technical general education plan 18 units Plan C: Not advisable with this major
Plan D: Not advisable with this major
*These courses have a prerequisite
occupAtion - preScHool teAcHer
ncertificate of Achievement
with additional g.e. units and required experience, the student will be eligible for the child development permit as defined under title 5. Meeting this requirement will enable the student to teach in federal and state preschool programs.
CERTIFICATE - REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CH DEV 1 Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Principles and Practices 3 CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences for Children I (3 units) 3
Or
CH DEV 4 Creative Experiences for Children II (3 units)
CH DEV 10 Child Health 3
CH DEV 11 Home, School and Community Relations 3 *CH DEV 22 Practicum in Child Development I 4 CH DEV 34 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior 3 CH DEV 42 The Child in a Multi-Cultural Society 3 *ENGLISH 28 Intermediate Reading & Composition 3
Select a minimum of one course (3 semester units) from the following: 3
CH DEV 30 Infant Studies (3 units)
CH DEV 38 Administration of Early Childhood Programs I (3 units) CH DEV 46 School Age Programs (3 units)
MAJOR - TOTAL UNITS 31
*These courses have a prerequisite
cHild deVelopMent
ASSociAte teAcHer
ncertificate of Achievement
with additional g.e. units and required experience, the student will be eligible for the child development permit as defined under title 5. Meeting this requirement will enable the student to teach in federal and state preschool programs.
CERTIFICATE - REQUIRED COURSES UNITS CH DEV 1 Child Growth and Development 3 CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Principles and Practices 3 CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences for Children I (3 units) 3
Or
CH DEV 4 Creative Experiences for Children II (3 units)
CH DEV 10 Child Health 3
CH DEV 11 Home, School and Community Relations 3 *CH DEV 22 Practicum in Child Development I 4 CH DEV 34 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior 3
Select a minimum of one course (3 semester units) from the following: 3
CH DEV 30 Infant Studies (3 units)
CH DEV 38 Administration of Early Childhood Programs I (3 units) CH DEV 42 The Child in a Multi-Cultural Society (3 units) CH DEV 46 School Age Programs (3 units)
CERTIFICATE - TOTAL UNITS 25