Children are one third of our population and all of our futures.
The Grossmont College Child Development Program is designed to provide courses which
lead toward an Associate Degree and/or Certificate in Child Development. The program
offers the opportunity to learn about developmentally appropriate education and services
for young children. It emphasizes curriculum planning for children from infancy through
school age, guidance techniques, special needs of children and families, creative
learning, health and safety education, administration of child development programs
and current issues in the field.
Duration
We offer a local Associate of Arts (AA) degree with specializations as a Master Teacher
or Site Supervisor. The degree can be earned in 4 semesters if you are a full-time
student and prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution. A certificate of
proficiency and certificate of achievement can be earned in as little as one to two
semesters.
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Child Development
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for
reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education
plan specific to your goals!
| Major | Course | Class Title | Requirement | Units | Semester | GE Pattern | Comments | Milestones |
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*An asterisk indicates that there might be some flexibility around this course selection. Please see a counselor for more information.
Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal.
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