# Child and Adolescent Development (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=109

Credits: 60.0

The 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.

## Program Outcomes

1.  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.
2.  Demonstrate a broad understanding of the needs and characteristics of children, shaped by the biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors influencing development and learning.

### Program Requirements

#### Required Courses - Total 9-10 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |

##### Take one of the following - Total 3-7 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSY 155 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | 3 |

#### List A - Total 9 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BIOL C1001 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| BIO 190 | Biology Sequence I for Majors | 5 |
| BIO 191 | Biology Sequence II for Majors | 5 |
| CHD 102 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CHD 103 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHD 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CHD 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CHD 106 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CHD 107 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHD 108 | Practicum-Field Experience | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |

#### Select one course not used in list A, not to exceed 6 credits - Total 3-6 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHD 102 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CHD 103 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHD 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CHD 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CHD 106 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CHD 107 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHD 108 | Practicum-Field Experience | 3 |

#### CalGETC

-   Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38