Degrees, Certificates, & Transfer Programs

Child Development 2020-2021

The program requirements have been updated effective fall quarter 2020. If you have any questions, please meet with a Foothill counselor.

The Child Development Program is an academic and vocational training program that prepares students for future work as early childhood educators in diverse early childhood settings. Courses and certificates are designed to meet entry-level requirements for the level of work chosen and/or meet the requirements needed to obtain a California Child Development Permit to become an Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher and/or Site Supervisor in state licensed, publicly funded, center-based child care and development programs. Students planning to transfer to a four-year university as a child development or related major may be able to apply some child development units toward the lower division major preparation requirements or qualify for the AS-T in Early Childhood Education. Please see a Foothill counselor for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes:

-Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs and characteristics of children from birth through middle childhood, and the multiple influences on their development as related to the high-quality care and education of young children.
-Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen knowledge and commitment to the field of early care and education as related to National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct.

Career Opportunities:

The Child Development program is an academic and vocational training program which prepares students for future work as early childhood educators in diverse early childhood settings. Coursework and certificates meet professional requirements for work in early childhood programs. Students wishing to pursue careers in related fields such as human development, child psychology, social work, and primary education should see a counselor to determine the transfer requirements of specific four-year universities.

Units Required

Degree Requirements:

-English proficiency: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or equivalent.
-Mathematics proficiency: MATH 105, 180, or any MATH course approved for Foothill GE Area V, Communication & Analytical Thinking.
A minimum of 90 units required* to include:
-Completion of one of the following general education patterns: Foothill General Education, CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
-Core courses (43 units)
-Support courses (6 units)

*Additional elective coursework may be necessary to meet the 90 unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a grade of "C" or better is required for all core and support courses used for the degree or certificates. Coursework that applies to permits or licenses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Core Courses (43 units)

CHLD 1 Child Growth & Development: Prenatal through Early Childhood (4 units)
CHLD 2 Child Growth & Development II: Middle Childhood through Adolescence (4 units)
CHLD 8 Child, Family & Community (4 units)
CHLD 51A Affirming Diversity in Education (4 units)
CHLD 56 Observation & Assessment (4 units)
CHLD 56N Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children (4 units)
CHLD 86A Mentoring the Early Care & Education Professional (4 units)
CHLD 86B Practicum Student Teaching in an Early Childhood Program (5 units)
CHLD 88B Positive Behavior Management (2 units)
CHLD 89 Curriculum for Early Care & Education Programs (4 units)
CHLD 95 Health, Safety & Nutrition in Children's Programs (4 units)

Support Courses (6 units)

Select at least 6 units from the following:
CHLD 50A Infant/Toddler Development (3 units)
CHLD 53NC Supporting Children with Special Needs in Children's Programs (3 units)
CHLD 53NP Development of Children with Special Needs (3 units)
CHLD 54A Developing a Healthy Organizational Climate in Education (1 unit)
CHLD 54B The Right Fit: Recruiting, Selecting & Orienting Staff (1 unit)
CHLD 54C Leadership in Action: How Effective Directors Get Things Done (1 unit)
CHLD 54D From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection & Self-Awareness (1 unit)
CHLD 59 Working with School-Age Children (4 units)
CHLD 63N Artistic & Creative Development (3 units)
CHLD 71 Planning Creative Art Activities for Children (1 unit)
CHLD 72 Language, Literacy & The Developing Child (3 units)
CHLD 73 Music & Movement in the Early Years (2 units)
CHLD 74 Science & Nature (1 unit)
CHLD 79 Caring for Infants & Toddlers in Groups (3 units)
CHLD 82 Planning Creative Dramatics (1 unit)
CHLD 90B Administration & Supervision of Children's Programs Part I (4 units)
CHLD 90C Administration & Supervision of Children's Programs Part II (4 units)
CHLD 91 Administration & Supervision: Adult Supervision & Leadership (4 units)
ANTH 2A Cultural Anthropology (4 units)
or ANTH 2AH Honors Cultural Anthropology (4 units)
ENGL 8 Children's Literature (4 units)
PSYC 14 Child & Adolescent Development (4 units)
SOC 40 Aspects of Marriage & Family (4 units)

Certificate Requirements

Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Teacher

Units: 73

This certificate prepares future early childhood educators to work with diverse children in early childhood settings. The program includes academic instruction, job skills training, and field experiences. Students develop skills in integrating developmentally appropriate practices in teaching young children and acquire abilities in building relationships with children and their families.

This certificate fulfills course requirements to qualify as a teacher in an early childhood development program licensed by the Department of Social Services. It also meets the course requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Teacher Permit and Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.

This certificate is awarded upon completion of the core and support courses and 24 units of general education courses (at least one course from each of the following categories):
1. Humanities and/or Fine Arts
2. Social Sciences
3. English/Language Arts
4. Mathematics or Science

Certificate of Achievement in Program Supervision and Mentoring (85 Units)

This certificate prepares future early childhood educators to direct and supervise an early childhood development program; provide care, education and instruction of children in an early childhood development program; and serve as coordinator of curriculum, instruction and staff development.

This certificate fulfills course requirements to qualify as a director in an early childhood development program licensed by the Department of Social Services. It also meets the course requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor Permit.

This certificate is awarded upon the completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Teacher (73 units)
AND the following:
CHLD 90B Administration & Supervision of Children's Programs Part I (4 units)
CHLD 90C Administration & Supervision of Children's Programs Part II (4 units)
CHLD 91 Administration & Supervision: Adult Supervision & Leadership (4 units)

Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education Fundamentals (18 Units)

This certificate meets the requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. There are no English or mathematics proficiency requirements for this certificate.

CHLD 1 Child Growth & Development: Prenatal through Early Childhood (4 units)
CHLD 8 Child, Family & Community (4 units)
CHLD 56N Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children (4 units)
CHLD 88B Positive Behavior Management (2 units)
CHLD 89 Curriculum for Early Care & Education Programs (4 units)

Certificate of Achievement in Elementary After Care Education (21 Units)

There are no English or mathematics proficiency requirements for this certificate.

CHLD 2 Child Growth & Development II: Middle Childhood through Adolescence (4 units)
CHLD 8 Child, Family & Community (4 units)
CHLD 53NC Supporting Children with Special Needs in Children's Programs (3 units)
CHLD 56N Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children (4 units)
CHLD 59 Working with School-Age Children (4 units)
CHLD 88B Positive Behavior Management (2 units)

Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Special Education (20 Units)

This certificate meets the requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. There are no English or mathematics proficiency requirements for this certificate.

CHLD 1 Child Growth & Development: Prenatal through Early Childhood (4 units)
CHLD 8 Child, Family & Community (4 units)
CHLD 53NC Supporting Children with Special Needs in Children's Programs (3 units)
CHLD 53NP Development of Children with Special Needs (3 units)
CHLD 56N Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children (4 units)
CHLD 88B Positive Behavior Management (2 units)

Infant Toddler Development Certificate of Specialization (23 Units) [Non-Transcriptable]

This certificate meets the requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. There are no English or mathematics proficiency requirements for this certificate.

CHLD 1 Child Growth & Development: Prenatal through Early Childhood (4 units)
CHLD 8 Child, Family & Community (4 units)
CHLD 50A Infant/Toddler Development (3 units)
CHLD 53NC Supporting Children with Special Needs in Children's Programs (3 units)
CHLD 56N Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children (4 units)
CHLD 79 Caring for Infants & Toddlers in Groups (3 units)
CHLD 88B Positive Behavior Management (2 units)

Control Information:
2020-2021 | Status: Approved | Modified: 2020-08-21 11:18:49 | Dept Code: CHLD