Associate in Science Degree in Child Development
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 60 - 66
Term 1
15.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 14: Child Growth and Development | 3.00 | Meets Area 4 and Graduation Requirement. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (C-ID CDEV 100). |
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| Required Core (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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Term 2
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 40: Observation and Assessment | 3.00 | Prerequisite: CDF 14 (or concurrent enrollment) or CDF 56 (or concurrent enrollment) | |
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 (or concurrent enrollment) or, CDF 56 (or concurrent enrollment) This course introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children's development and learning. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences is emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. (C-ID ECE 200). |
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| CDF 63: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an exploration of developmentally appropriate curricula and environments for children from birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children???s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curricula in all content areas to support children???s development and learning in indoor and outdoor settings. (C-ID ECE 130). |
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 6.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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Term 3
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSY 41: Socio-Cultural Context of Psychological Development | 3.00 | Meets Area 4. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines psychological developmental theories emphasizing social and cultural influences on motivation, social-emotional and intellectual development. Exploration will emphasize how children are socialized from within the family, school, peer-groups, religious groups, media and communities. Psychological dynamics of power and sexual orientation are examined and how these influence individuals across lower socioeconomic environments and underrepresented groups as well as American Indian, Asian, Latin, Middle Eastern and Black cultures. |
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| SOC 8: Introduction to Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships | 3.00 | Meets Area 4 and Graduation Requirement. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a sociological analysis of contemporary issues in family life, including historical and recent changes and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Cross-cultural analysis will also be considered. (C-ID SOCI 130). |
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Only necessary if FN 2 is not completed. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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Term 4
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 15.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. Department recommends CDF 12 for the Child Development permit. | |
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