Child and Adolescent Development

Summary

Program Description

This program of study is intended for students who aspire to careers in a variety of areas, including teachers of young children, teacher educators, home visitors, child and family advocates, parent-child educators, or program directors, among other options.

This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of Child and Adolescent Development or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. Students who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:

• 60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• A grade of “C” or "P" or better in all courses required for the major
• A minimum of 18 semester units in the major
• The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

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Career Opportunities

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Preparation for transfer to a 4-year university with a major in Child and Adolescent Development or a related discipline or for further training in careers in a variety of areas, such as teachers of young children, teacher educators, home visitors, child and family advocates, parent-child educators, or program directors.

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Learning Outcome(s)

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1. Synthesize research-based theories, including principles and practices of child and adolescent development and learning.
2. Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and make decisions concerning complex contemporary issues and the interactions among individuals and across societies.
3. Use scientific methodologies to analyze human development from infancy through adolescence.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of development in all learning domains from conception through adolescence, including knowledge about typical and atypical development.

Requirements