Child and Adolescent Development – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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1305.10

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer Degree provides courses that enable students to complete lower division prerequisites and general education requirements for transfer to the California State University (CSU) within a related major and the completion of a baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

The program is designed to prepare students with a strong academic foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the California State Universities (CSUs) in majors that may include Child Development, Child and Adolescent Development, Psychology (some CSUs), Early  Childhood Studies, Human Development, Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation (some CSUs), Special Education Teacher Preparation (some CSUs), Adolescent Development, Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences and Humanities. Student’s completing this interdisciplinary degree learn the process of change and growth that characterize Human Development from conception to adolescence, preparing them to pursue employment in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Health and Education fields; including, but not limited to: Child and Adolescent care and education, special education, child and adolescent health and a variety of youth related social service careers.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the theories, concepts, developmental processes and empirical approaches in the scientific study of child and adolescent development from diverse perspectives across the domains of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based strategies of competent pedagogy relevant to a culturally pluralistic and linguistically diverse society.
  • Examine biological, psychological and environmental influences on child and adolescent development and the impact of these effects on formulating educational policy and designing curriculum practices.

Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer Degree

REQUIRED CORE
PSYC C1000INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY3
or PSYC C1000H INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - HONORS
PSYC 021DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD3
or PSYC 021H HONORS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD
STAT C1000INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS4
or STAT C1000H INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - HONORS
LIST A - SELECT 9-10 UNITS OR THREE COURSES:9-10
PSYC 024
LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
BIOL 003
HUMAN BIOLOGY
or BIOL 011
 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB
or BIOL 011H
 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB - HONORS
ANTH 002
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
or ANTH 002H
 HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
or CHDV 015
 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
or SOC 001
 INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
or SOC 014
 INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES
or SOC 024
 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
Select two maximum of the following (3-6 units):3-6
CHDV 010
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN
CHDV 011
INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT
CHDV 012A
ADMINISTRATION I: PROGRAMS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
CHDV 013A
PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - A
CHDV 013B
PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - B
CHDV 014
OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN
CHDV 015
CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
CHDV 016
HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION
CHDV 017
TEACHING CHILDREN IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
CHDV 020
INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM PLANNING
CHDV 030
INTRODUCTION TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
EDUC 013
INTRODUCTION TO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHING
HED 044
HEALTH EDUCATION
NUTR 011
HUMAN NUTRITION
Required Subtotal19-20
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

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General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.