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Child Development

Program Year (2022-2023)

About the Program

This program meets the lower division major preparation for a similar major at CSU, Chico. Visit website for details www.assist.org

Students who seek a career working with children, families and communities should enroll in this program of study, which emphasizes the integration of theory, research, and practice from multiple disciplines. It is a unique blend of family studies, community services, early and elementary education, parenting and child nutrition, with a focus on birth through adolescence. 


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): Butte Local
Program Code: 16226.01AS

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Synthesize research-based theories including principles and practices of child development and learning.

  • Incorporate strategies for building respectful, reciprocal family and community relationships in order to engage society in the development and learning of children.

  • Exhibit the ability to use an assessment system encompassing a variety of strategies that provide information about program effectiveness and children's development, learning, interests, strengths and needs.

  • Apply principles of child development and positive guidance for planning inclusive, culturally relevant and appropriate curriculum and learning environments while integrating all developmental domains.

  • Identify and conduct themselves as Early Childhood professionals and commit to using the National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct and other professional standards while engaging in reflective practices as collaborative learners.

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Required courses:
18 Units

Contacts

Susan Craig, Chair
(530) 879-4338

Department Office: AHPS 215
(530) 895-2542

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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