School-Aged Child Care
A.A. Degree Child and Family Education · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The requirements for an associate degree in School-Aged Child Care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School-Aged Child Care AA: Complete all of the following | 33 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 30 | |
| CFE 102 | The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CFE 103 | The Child in Family and Community Relationship | 3 |
| CFE 104 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| CFE 105 | Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children | 3 |
| CFE 106 | Creative Experiences for Children | 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 |
| CFE 212 | School Age Programs | 3 |
| CFE 213 | Curriculum Strategies for School Age Programs | 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 115 | Guiding Children's Behavior | 3 |
| CFE 116 | Diversity in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CFE 150 | Parenting: Infancy | 1 |
| CFE 151 | Parenting: The Preschool Child | 1 |
| CFE 152 | Parenting: The Elementary and Preadolescent Child | 1 |
| CFE 157 | Parenting the Exceptional Child | 1 |
| CFE 199 | Work Experience Education | 4 |
| NF 102 | Nutrition and Food for Children | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
School-Aged Child Care AA
Term 1 (15 units)
- CFE102 - The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development (3)
- CFE106 - Creative Experiences for Children (3)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (2)
Term 2 (15 units)
- CFE103 - The Child in Family and Community Relationship (3)
- CFE104 - Literature for Children (3)
- CFE105 - Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
Term 3 (15 units)
- CFE201 - Child Development Practicum-Observation and Assessment (3)
- CFE211 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child (3)
- CFE212 - School Age Programs (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
Term 4 (15 units)
- CFE115 - Guiding Children's Behavior (3)
- CFE213 - Curriculum Strategies for School Age Programs (3)
- CFE202 - Child Development Practicum-Emergent Leadership (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)