{
  "college": "palo-verde-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Child Development",
  "id": "child-and-adolescent-development-aa-t",
  "name": "Child and Adolescent Development",
  "award": "Associate in Arts for Transfer",
  "department": "child-development",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=109",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Credits: 60.0\n\nThe Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer will prepare students for admission to a CSU school in the same or similar major. Students completing this degree will acquire a foundation in the theories and principles of growth and development, from conception through adolescence. The program provides a basis of knowledge in child development, psychology, biology, and statistics. Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: 1.Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2.Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3.Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an \"AA-T\" or \"AS-T\" major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a \"P\" if the course is taken on a \"pass-no pass\" basis(title 5 § 55063). 4. Certified completion of the CalGETC General Education Pattern.\n\n## Program Outcomes\n\n1.  Acquired fundamental grounding in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and quantitative reasoning, the arts, literature and humanities, social, political and economic institutions, and self-development.\n2.  Demonstrate a broad understanding of the needs and characteristics of children, shaped by the biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors influencing development and learning.\n\n### Program Requirements\n\n#### Required Courses - Total 9-10 Credits"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV C1000",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "##### Take one of the following - Total 3-7 Credits"
    },
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      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "STAT C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 155",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "#### List A - Total 9 Credits"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANT 101",
          "title": "Cultural Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C1001",
          "title": "Introduction to Biology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 190",
          "title": "Biology Sequence I for Majors",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 191",
          "title": "Biology Sequence II for Majors",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 102",
          "title": "Child, Family and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 103",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 104",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 105",
          "title": "Observation and Assessment",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 106",
          "title": "Health, Safety and Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 107",
          "title": "Teaching in a Diverse Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 108",
          "title": "Practicum-Field Experience",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSY 201",
          "title": "Lifespan Development",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 111",
          "title": "Marriage and the Family",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "#### Select one course not used in list A, not to exceed 6 credits - Total 3-6 Credits"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 102",
          "title": "Child, Family and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 103",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 104",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 105",
          "title": "Observation and Assessment",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 106",
          "title": "Health, Safety and Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 107",
          "title": "Teaching in a Diverse Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 108",
          "title": "Practicum-Field Experience",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "#### CalGETC\n\n-   Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38"
    }
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}