Child Development Associate of Arts Degree

• Bachelor

  Degree

• English

  Language of instructions

• 2.5 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• United States, Woodland Hills

  Location

Upon completion of this program, students will: • Apply evidence-based theoretical and practical concepts with typically and atypically developing young children and their families with a high level of technical proficiency in one of the specialization areas: Infants and Toddlers, Special Needs, School Age, or Administration. • Demonstrate competence in facilitating the development of young children as unique individuals through the use of developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development. • Articulate and demonstrate professional ethics and conduct in all work with agencies, families, and children. • Identify, appreciate, and demonstrate respect for inclusive practices and diversity within individuals, families, cultures and communities. Students who would like to earn an associate degree and transfer to a university bachelor program can achieve this goal with early educational planning. However, earning an associate degree is not required to transfer. The child development program also offers short-term certificate programs in the following: *Child Development: Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement *Infant Care Teacher Certificate of Achievement *Preschool Certificate of Achievement *Preschool Teacher Certificate of Achievement *Preschool Director Certificate of Achievement *School Age Child Care Teacher Certificate of Achievement