Degrees and Certificates
Child Development and Educational Studies Associate in Arts Degree
CDES 120 F Child Development
CDES 122 F Principles of Early Childhood Education
CDES 125 F Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development
CDES 201 F Child in the Home and Community
CDES 204 F Introduction to Special Education
CDES 210 F Anti-Bias Perspective/Diversity Seminar
CDES 238 F Reggio and Constructivism in Early Childhood
Required Courses (21 units)
Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts for Transfer
Required Courses (49 Units)
ESC 101 F Earth Science Survey and ESC 101L F Earth Science Survey Lab
SPCH 100 F Public Speaking
ENGL 100 F College Writing
CHEM 101 F Introduction to Chemistry and PHYS 130 F Elementary Physics
BIOL 101 F General Biology
MATH 203 F Mathematics for Future Elementary Teachers
HIST 112 F World Civilizations I
ENGL 102 F Introduction to Literature or ENGL 102HF Honors Introduction to Literature
GEOG 100 F Global Geography or GEOG 100HF Honors Global Geography
POSC 100 F American Government or POSC 100HF Honors American Government
HIST 127 F Survey of American History or HIST 170 F History of the United States I
CDES 120 F Child Development
List A (3-4 Units)
ENGL 103 F Critical Reasoning and Writing ENGL 104 F Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature
ENGL 201 F Intermediate College Writing
PHIL 172 F Critical Thinking/Writing
List B (3 Units)
ART 110 F Introduction to Art
DANC 100 F Dance Appreciation
MUS 116 F Music Appreciation
THEA 100 F Introduction to the Theatre
Certificates
Early Childhood Education Administration
Required Courses (27 Units)
CDES 205 F Creating Environments for Young Children
CDES 208 F Working with Families of Children with Special Needs
CDES 210 F Anti-Bias Perspective/Diversity Seminar
CDES 215 F Health, Safety, Food, and Nutrition for Children
CDES 230 F Early Childhood Education Administration: Business Models and Practices
CDES 231 F Early Childhood Education Administration II
CDES 238 F Reggio and Constructivism in Early Childhood
CDES 240 F Mentoring and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
With this Certificate plus 350 days of 3+ hours per day (within the previous 4 years) including at least 100 days of supervising adults, the student will be qualified to apply for the Title V Child Development Permit at the Site Supervisor level.
Total Units 27
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Required Courses (27 Units)
CDES 120 F Child Development
CDES 122 F Principles of Early Childhood Education
CDES 125 F Observation and Assessment for Early Learning and Development
CDES 201 F Child in the Home and Community
CDES 204 F Introduction to Special Education
CDES 210 F Anti-Bias Perspective/Diversity Seminar
CDES 225 F Early Childhood Student Teaching Practicum
CDES 238 F Reggio and Constructivism in Early Childhood
A valid American Red Cross First Aid Card or equivalent must be on file.
Restricted Electives (3 Units)
CDES 117 F Literacy and Language in Early Childhood
CDES 118 F Science and Math Education in Early Childhood
CDES 119 F Music Education in Early Childhood
CDES 121 F Introduction to Early Childhood Education: The Assistant Teacher
CDES 141 F Principles of Infant/Toddler Care and Education
CDES 200 F Adolescent Development
CDES 206 F Sensory Integration and Motor Planning for Children
CDES 207 F Principles and Techniques of Early Childhood Special Education with Field Experience
CDES 208 F Working with Families of Children with Special Needs
CDES 215 F Health, Safety, Food, and Nutrition for Children
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Required Courses (21 Units)
CDES 140 F Infant/Toddler Development and Observation
CDES 141 F Principles of Infant/Toddler Care and Education
CDES 201 F Child in the Home and Community
CDES 208 F Working with Families of Children with Special Needs
CDES 210 F Anti-Bias Perspective/Diversity Seminar
CDES 215 F Health, Safety, Food, and Nutrition for Children
Special Education
Required Courses (6 Units)
CDES 204 F Introduction to Special Education
Restricted Electives (12 Units)
CDES 207 F Principles and Techniques of Early Childhood Spec. Edu w/Field Exp
CDES 208 F Working with Families of Children with Special Needs
CDES 209 F The Role of the Para-Professional in Diverse Settings
CDES 211 F Classroom Practices for Diverse Learners