Child Development and Education

Why Study Child Development and Education

Our child development programs provide a strong foundation of classroom and lab learning, preparing you for a rewarding career working with children

Our certificate programs can help you get your first job in child development or enhance the career you've already started.

Join our one-year Early Childhood Educaiton Apprenticeship program, starting each fall, and gain an education while working full time in a quality preschool.

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Degrees & Certificates

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For program requirements and full course listings, view Child Development degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Arts Degree

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Associate in Arts or Science for Transfer Degrees

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

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Quick Look at Child Development and Education Courses

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CHLD 1 Child Growth & Development: Prenatal through Early Childhood
CHLD 2 Child Growth & Development II: Middle Childhood through Adolescence
CHLD 8 Child, Family & Community
CHLD 50D Infant & Toddler Development & Care
CHLD 51A Affirming Diversity in Education
CHLD 53NC Supporting Children with Special Needs in Children's Programs
CHLD 53NP Development of Children with Special Needs
CHLD 56 Observation & Assessment
CHLD 56N Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children
CHLD 59 Working with School-Age Children
CHLD 63N Artistic & Creative Development
CHLD 71 Planning Creative Art Activities for Children
CHLD 72 Language, Literacy & the Developing Child
CHLD 73 Music & Movement in the Early Years
CHLD 74 Science & Nature
CHLD 80A Communication & Self-Reflection Practices for Nannies
CHLD 80B Curriculum in the Home
CHLD 80C Safety & Nutrition of Young Children in the Home
CHLD 82 Planning Creative Dramatics
CHLD 86A Mentoring the Early Care & Education Professional
CHLD 86B Practicum Student Teaching in an Early Childhood Program
CHLD 88B Positive Behavior Management
CHLD 89 Curriculum for Early Care & Education Programs
CHLD 90B Administration & Supervision of Children's Programs Part I
CHLD 90C Administration & Supervision of Children's Programs Part II
CHLD 91 Administration & Supervision: Adult Supervision & Leadership
CHLD 95 Health, Safety & Nutrition in Children's Programs

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