{ "college": "antelope-valley-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Child and Family Education", "id": "child-and-family-education-aa", "name": "Child and Family Education", "award": "A.A. Degree", "department": "child-and-family-education", "sourceUrl": "https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/child-and-family-education-aa-fall-2026", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "The requirements for an associate degree in Child and Family Education may be satisfied by completing the respective certificate program in addition to the associate degree requirements. (See Graduation/ Associate Degree Requirements.) Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in the field of Early Childhood and School-Aged Child Care. Students are well prepared with an in-depth understanding, hands-on experience, and principles of Early childhood and School-Age child development. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate the learning environment and analyze the dynamics of teaching in child care settings. Students must receive a minimum grade of “C” or better in all required core courses and the specific courses listed as program electives in order to qualify for the degree or certificate.\n\n### Program Requirements" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Child and Family Education AA: Complete all of the following", "units": "33" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Required Courses: Complete all of the following", "units": "30" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 101", "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 102", "title": "The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 103", "title": "The Child in Family and Community Relationship", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 105", "title": "Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 106", "title": "Creative Experiences for Children", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 115", "title": "Guiding Children's Behavior", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 116", "title": "Diversity in Early Childhood Education", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 201", "title": "Child Development Practicum-Observation and Assessment", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 202", "title": "Child Development Practicum-Emergent Leadership", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 211", "title": "Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Program Electives", "units": "3" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 107", "title": "Literacy for Young Children", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 109", "title": "Supervision and Administration of Childhood Programs I", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 110", "title": "Supervision and Administration of Childhood Programs II", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 111", "title": "Supervising Adults Child Care Settings", "units": "2", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 113", "title": "Inclusive Early Childhood Education- Introduction to Children with Special Needs", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 114", "title": "Music and Movement Education for the Young Child", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 120", "title": "Infant/Toddler Development", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 122", "title": "Infant Toddler Strategies", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 150", "title": "Parenting: Infancy", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 151", "title": "Parenting: The Preschool Child", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 152", "title": "Parenting: The Elementary and Preadolescent Child", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 155", "title": "Single Parenting", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 156", "title": "Stepparenting and Blended Families", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 157", "title": "Parenting the Exceptional Child", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "CFE 199", "title": "Work Experience Education", "units": "1-8", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "DA 103", "title": "Beginning Modern Dance", "units": "1", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "NF 100", "title": "Nutrition", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "NF 102", "title": "Nutrition and Food for Children", "units": "3", "indent": false } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Recommended Pathway\n\n#### Child and Family Education AA\n\n**Term 1** (15 units)\n\n- CFE101 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (3)\n- CFE102 - The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development (3)\n- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)\n- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)\n- General Elective (2)\n\n**Term 2** (15 units)\n\n- CFE103 - The Child in Family and Community Relationship (3)\n- CFE116 - Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3)\n- CFE106 - Creative Experiences for Children (3)\n- CFE105 - Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children (3)\n- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)\n\n**Term 3** (15 units)\n\n- CFE115 - Guiding Children's Behavior (3)\n- General Elective (3)\n- CFE201 - Child Development Practicum-Observation and Assessment (3)\n- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)\n- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)\n\n**Term 4** (15 units)\n\n- CFE202 - Child Development Practicum-Emergent Leadership (3)\n- CFE211 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child (3)\n- CFE107 - Literacy for Young Children (3)\n- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)\n- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)\n\n### Program Outcomes\n\n### Child and Family Education AA" } ] }