Child and Family Education
Certificate Child and Family Education · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Child and Family Education curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to qualify for work with groups of young children under private or public settings. The certificate program is designed to enable students to gain employment at the entry-level in selected occupational areas. Completion of certificate qualifies students for the California Child Development Permit. 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 & Family Education Cert: 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 104 | Literature for Children | 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 Cert
Term 1 (12 units)
- CFE101 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (3)
- CFE102 - The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development (3)
- CFE106 - Creative Experiences for Children (3)
- CFE103 - The Child in Family and Community Relationship (3)
Term 2 (9 units)
- CFE105 - Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children (3)
- CFE116 - Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3)
- CFE115 - Guiding Children's Behavior (3)
Term 3 (6 units)
- CFE201 - Child Development Practicum-Observation and Assessment (3)
- CFE211 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child (3)
Term 4 (6 units)
- CFE202 - Child Development Practicum-Emergent Leadership (3)
- CFE107 - Literacy for Young Children (3)