Early Childhood Development
Associate in Arts Early Childhood Development · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This two-year diploma program leads to an Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Development which includes two Certificates of Achievement: Early Childhood Development (Teacher) and Early Childhood Development (Associate Teacher). The early childhood development program provides students with a fundamental understanding of the principles of child growth and development, as well as experience in the application of these principles. The early childhood development courses and programs are designed to prepare students for employment working with young children. Completion of this AA degree fulfills both the requirements of Community Care Licensing to be a preschool teacher, and the requirements for the California Child Development Teacher Permit. Many early childhood development units are transferable to four-year institutions for elective credit, but a counselor should be consulted for specific transfer information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate reflective practice in their work with young children by building awareness of self as teacher, child as learner, and early childhood pedagogy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of child development theory, current research, and trends in the field, and their application to responsive practice in early care settings.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECD 50 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 |
| ECD 56 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECD 62 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECD 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 |
| ECD 54 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECD 60 | Introduction to the Young Child With Disabilities or Delays | 3 |
| ECD 69 | Child Study: Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECD 79 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECD 90 | Practicum: Supervised Experience | 4 |
| ECD 41 | Strategies for Working with Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| ECD 59 | Literacy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECD 67 | Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving | 3 |
| ECD 87 | Infant and Toddler Environments, Care and Education | 3 |
| ECD 95 | Work Experience | 1-14 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education
Program Control Number: 01092
TOP Code: 130500 - Child Development/Early Care and Education
CIP Code: 19.0709 - Child Care Provider/Assistant