Child Development
Program overview
Do you enjoy working with children and helping them learn and grow? This degree gives you a strong foundation in child development, teaching strategies, and family relationships. You’ll learn how children grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually while gaining skills to create supportive learning environments. Graduates are prepared for careers as preschool teachers, teacher’s aides, or childcare program leaders, and the degree can also be a stepping-stone to university study in education or human services. With this degree, you’ll be ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Course Sequence (Program Map)
Child Development
Associate of Arts
Program Units: 51.0 - 64.0 UNITS
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This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Make Appointment Course Schedule Current Catalog Previous CatalogsChild Development (AA) California state-mandated core classes required to teach in California and for the Child Development Permit
Child Development (AA) California state-mandated core classes required to teach in California and for the Child Development Permit
Child Development (AA) Program Elective
Local GE Area 1A: English Composition
Local GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Child Development (AA) California state-mandated core classes required to teach in California and for the Child Development Permit
Child Development (AA) Program Electives
Child Development (AA) Program Electives
Local GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Local GE Area 5: Natural Sciences
Child Development (AA) Required Core Courses
Child Development (AA) Required Core Courses
Child Development (AA) California state-mandated core classes required to teach in California and for the Child Development Permit
Local GE Area 1B: Critical Thinking; Oral Communication
Local GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Child Development (AA) Required Core Courses
Child Development (AA) Required Core Courses
Child Development (AA) Program Electives
Child Development (AA) Program Electives
Local GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies
Make Appointment Course Schedule Current Catalog Previous Catalogs
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Salary
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $24,000 to over $451,000 with an average salary of $82,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from High School/GED to Doctoral Degree.
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