Child and Family Education
A.A. Degree Child and Family Education · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Child and Family Education AA: Complete all of the following | 33 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| CFE 101 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CFE 102 | The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CFE 103 | The Child in Family and Community Relationship | 3 |
| CFE 105 | Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children | 3 |
| CFE 106 | Creative Experiences for Children | 3 |
| CFE 115 | Guiding Children's Behavior | 3 |
| CFE 116 | Diversity in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CFE 201 | Child Development Practicum-Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CFE 202 | Child Development Practicum-Emergent Leadership | 3 |
| CFE 211 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| Program Electives | 3 | |
| CFE 107 | Literacy for Young Children | 3 |
| CFE 109 | Supervision and Administration of Childhood Programs I | 3 |
| CFE 110 | Supervision and Administration of Childhood Programs II | 3 |
| CFE 111 | Supervising Adults Child Care Settings | 2 |
| CFE 113 | Inclusive Early Childhood Education- Introduction to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CFE 114 | Music and Movement Education for the Young Child | 3 |
| CFE 120 | Infant/Toddler Development | 3 |
| CFE 122 | Infant Toddler Strategies | 3 |
| CFE 150 | Parenting: Infancy | 1 |
| CFE 151 | Parenting: The Preschool Child | 1 |
| CFE 152 | Parenting: The Elementary and Preadolescent Child | 1 |
| CFE 155 | Single Parenting | 1 |
| CFE 156 | Stepparenting and Blended Families | 1 |
| CFE 157 | Parenting the Exceptional Child | 1 |
| CFE 199 | Work Experience Education | 1-8 |
| DA 103 | Beginning Modern Dance | 1 |
| NF 100 | Nutrition | 3 |
| NF 102 | Nutrition and Food for Children | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Child and Family Education AA
Term 1 (15 units)
- CFE101 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (3)
- CFE102 - The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development (3)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- General Elective (2)
Term 2 (15 units)
- CFE103 - The Child in Family and Community Relationship (3)
- CFE116 - Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3)
- CFE106 - Creative Experiences for Children (3)
- CFE105 - Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
Term 3 (15 units)
- CFE115 - Guiding Children's Behavior (3)
- General Elective (3)
- CFE201 - Child Development Practicum-Observation and Assessment (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
Term 4 (15 units)
- CFE202 - Child Development Practicum-Emergent Leadership (3)
- CFE211 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child (3)
- CFE107 - Literacy for Young Children (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)