CC Online Degrees & Programs

Child Development

Associate of Science

Program Description:

(60 units total, 30 units in the major) CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE is designed for students interested in infant, toddler, preschool or school-age education. Students may earn an A.S. degree in Child Development or an Assistant Teacher Award, Associate Teacher Award or Teacher Certificate for completing a defined course of study that requires fewer units than the A.S. degree. The California Child Development Permit Matrix requirements are reflected in our program allowing students to qualify for the permits required for teaching in programs governed by Title V and funded by contracts with the State of California. Permits are issued by the State Department of Education, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (not Cerro Coso) and include: Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, and Site Supervisor. All professionals working with children are required to have a clean criminal record, to demonstrate freedom from tuberculosis (TB), and to demonstrate the physical ability to perform all of the duties of a professional position working directly with children.

The requirements for this program are complex. You MUST meet with a Child Development faculty member AND a counselor.

Associate Degree (A.S.) Major Requirements

Students pursuing this degree from Cerro Coso Community College should be advised to select from the following courses offered. Please Note: Additional courses may be required for a degree that are not included in this list. Please carefully consult the College Catalog and confer with a counselor to verify degree requirements.

Courses in BOLD text are currently offered online. Click on available links for course description:

Required Courses 15 Units
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C100	Principles & Practices for Working with Young Children	3
CHDV C102	Materials and Curriculum	3
CHDV C104	Child, Family, and Community	3
CHDV C106	Child Development	3
CHDV C111	Principles of Child Guidance	3
CHDV C121	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3
CHDV C125	Diversity in Education	3
CHDV C200	Assessment and Evaluation	3
CHDV C203	Principles and Practices in Child Development II	3
Recommended Electives Select 3 units from the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C145	Language and Literature	3
CHDV C149	Play and Meaning	3

For the degree, complete courses required for the major plus general education requirements and electives for a minimum of 60 total units.

AWARDS, CERTIFICATES AND PERMITS

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing grants permits in accordance with the Child Development Permit Matrix. Applications are separate from Cerro Coso Community College and must be submitted to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Contact any Child Development faculty member or visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov for more information regarding the Permit Matrix and Professional Growth Advisors. For all Permits, all course work must be completed with a grade of �C� or better.

ASSISTANT TEACHER AWARD: 6 Child Development units required. Complete the following courses
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C100	Principles & Practices for Working with Young Children	3
CHDV C102	Materials and Curriculum	3

Assistant Teacher Permit (optional): any 6 Child Development units; Assistant Teacher Award is equivalent.

ASSOCIATE TEACHER AWARD: 12 Child Development units including 3 core areas. Complete the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C100	Principles & Practices for Working with Young Children	3
CHDV C102	Materials and Curriculum	3
CHDV C104	Child, Family, and Community	3
CHDV C106	Child Development	3

Associate Teacher Permit: Assistant Teacher Award requirements plus experience requirement of 50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 years.

TEACHER CERTIFICATE: 24 Child Development units including 3 core areas; 16 General Education units. All classes listed for Associate Teacher Award (12 units) plus Required:
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C111	Principles of Child Guidance	3
CHDV C121	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3
CHDV C125	Diversity in Education	3
Recommended Electives Select one from the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C200	Assessment and Evaluation	3
CHDV C203	Principles and Practices in Child Development II	3

Teacher Permit: Teacher Certificate requirements plus experience of 175 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years plus 16 general education units in English/Language Arts, Math/Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities/Fine Arts.

MASTER TEACHER PERMIT: Must meet Teacher requirements above plus 2 units Adult Supervision and 6 specialization units. There is also an experience requirement of 350 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years. Complete the following course:
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C281	Adult Supervision	3
AND		3
Specialization in Infant Care* Complete the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C105	Introduction to Infant Development	3
CHDV C205	Foundations of Infant Development	3
OR
Specialization in School Age Care* Complete the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C107	School-Age Development	3
CHDV C207	School-Age Curriculum	3
Diversity Specialization* Complete the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C125	Diversity in Education	3
HMSV C102	Cultural Competence in Human Services	3
Children with Exceptional Needs Specialization* Complete the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C125	Diversity in Education	3
CHDV C241	The Exceptional Child: Nature & Needs	3

* Other Specializations can be developed; prior approval is needed from the Department Chair.

SITE SUPERVISOR PERMIT (32 units): A.S. degree in Child Development, which must include at least 24 Child Development units including core courses, plus 6 administration units, and 2 units Adult Supervision. There is an experience requirement of 350 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years including at least 100 days of supervising adults. Complete the following courses:
Course #	Course Title	Units
CHDV C251	Administration of Programs in Child Development I	3
CHDV C252	Administration of Programs in Child Development II	3
CHDV C281	Adult Supervision	3