Degrees & Certificates
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Associate of Arts
(Program: 130501 State Code: 10783)
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on all areas of development of children birth to age eight that support optimal development.
- Promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and communities, applying ethical standards and culturally sensitive professional behavior.
- Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum and teacher/child interactions, applying the skills of observation and assessment.
MAJOR + ELECTIVES: 12 COURSES | 36 UNITS | AA
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Associate of Science (AS-T)
(Program: 130500 State Code: 31030)
To earn the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must meet the following requirements:
A. Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University by completing the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements; and
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as approved by the CCC Chancellor's Office.
B. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Students completing this degree will have satisfied the lower division major preparation and transfer requirements for priority admission consideration to a local CSU campus.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on all areas of development of children to age eight that support optimal development.
- Promote partnerships between programs, teachers, family, and communities, applying ethical standards and culturally sensitive professional behavior.
- Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum and teacher/child interactions, applying the skills of observation and assessment.
MAJOR: 8 COURSES | 25 UNITS | AS-T
ASSOCIATE TEACHER - CERTIFICATE 1
Certificate of Achievement
(Program: 130502 State Code: 08236)
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate an understanding of the needs, the characteristics, and the multiple influences that support optimal development in all areas of development for children from birth to age eight.
- Promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and communities, applying ethical standards and culturally sensitive professional behavior.
- Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum and teacher/child interactions, while applying the skills of observation and assessment.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER - CERTIFICATE 2
Certificate of Achievement
(Program: 130500 State Code: 08237)
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate an understanding of the needs, the characteristics, and the multiple influences that support optimal development in all areas of development for children from birth to age eight.
- Promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and communities, applying ethical standards and culturally sensitive professional behavior.
- Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum and teacher/child interactions, while applying the skills of observation and assessment.
- Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support a child's social learning, identity, and self-confidence in an early childhood classroom setting.
- Create and utilize a professional portfolio to demonstrate career readiness and enhance marketability.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHER - CERTIFICATE 3
Certificate of Achievement
(Program: 130501 State Code: 08238)
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate an understanding of the needs, the characteristics, and the multiple influences that support optimal development in all areas of development for children from birth to age eight.
- Apply methods and principles of effective supervision and mentoring in early childhood programs to develop positive staff relationships and support professional growth.
- Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum and teacher/child interactions, while applying the skills of observation and assessment.
- Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that demonstrate understanding and knowledge, deepening the commitment to the Early Care and Education profession.
- Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support a child's social learning, identity and self-confidence in an early childhood classroom setting.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SITE SUPERVISOR - CERTIFICATE 4
Certificate of Achievement
(Program: 130580 State Code: 08239)
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate an understanding of the needs, the characteristics, and the multiple influences that support optimal development in all areas of development for children from birth to age eight.
- Apply methods and principles of effective supervision and mentoring in early childhood programs to develop positive staff relationships and support professional growth.
- Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum and teacher/child interactions, while applying the skills of observation and assessment.
- Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that demonstrate understanding and knowledge, deepening the commitment to the Early Care and Education profession.
- Analyze and apply the financial and legal rules and regulations pertaining to administration of an early childhood program.
INFANT & TODDLER STUDIES
Skills Certificate
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate and demonstrate knowledge of the needs, characteristics, and the multiple influences that support optimal development in all areas for children from birth through 2 ½ years of age.
- Promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and communities applying ethical standards and culturally sensitive professional behavior to support the development of infants and toddlers.
- Design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments,curriculum, and interactions between teachers and infants/toddlers, while applying the skills of observation and assessment.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Skills Certificate
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Integrate and demonstrate knowledge of the needs, the characteristics, and the multiple influences that support optimal development in all areas for differently abled children.
- Promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and communities applying ethical standards and culturally sensitive professional behavior to support the development of children with special needs.
- Design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum, and interactions between teachers and differently-abled children, while applying the skills of observation and assessment.
FAMILY & CONSUMER STUDIES
DIETETICS
DIETETIC SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Certificate of Achievement
(Program: 130621 State Code: 08242)
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Function as an important part of a health care team to treat and prevent disease and administer medical nutrition therapy.
- Purchase and prepare food in a commercial kitchen.
- Construct budgets within food service operations.
- Analyze the nutrient content of a diet using dietary analysis software.
- Deliver oral presentations educating clients about the connection between food, fitness, and health.
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