{
  "college": "palo-verde-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Child Development",
  "id": "child-development-as",
  "name": "Child Development",
  "award": "Associate of Science",
  "department": "child-development",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=125",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Credits: 67.0 - 71.0\n\nThe Child Development program is designed for students who are interested in working with young children as preschool teachers, daycare providers, and/or other child development careers. The Child Development program provides students with a background of knowledge and skills in child growth and development.\n\n## Program Outcomes\n\n1.  Acquired fundamental grounding in communications, science, mathematics, humanities, the social sciences and self-development in preparation for an occupation, and possible transfer to a four-year institution.\n2.  Acquired knowledge and skill in the professional care of children.\n\n### Program Requirements\n\n#### Required Core Courses - Total 27 Credits"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV C1000",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development",
          "units": "3",
          "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": "CHD 145",
          "title": "Child Abuse and Neglect",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "#### Child Development Electives - Total 6 Credits\n\nChoose a minimum of 6 units from the list below"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 111",
          "title": "Preparation in Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 130",
          "title": "Art for Early Childhood",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 131",
          "title": "Music for Early Childhood",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 135",
          "title": "Literacy for Early Childhood",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 215",
          "title": "Administration II: Programs in Early Childhood Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 216",
          "title": "Administration II: Personnel/Leadership in Early Childhood Education Programs in Early Childhood Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 205",
          "title": "Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a Collaborative Learning Setting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 220",
          "title": "Infant and Toddler Development",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 221",
          "title": "Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 232",
          "title": "Science and Technology in Early Childhood Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 231",
          "title": "Math and Engineering in Early Childhood Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 250",
          "title": "Introduction to Children with Special Needs",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHD 251",
          "title": "Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "#### CalGETC\n\n-   In addition to the Core Courses required for the A.S. Degree in Child Development, students will also be required to meet the Associate Degree Requirements and the General Education Requirements. Credits: 34 - 38"
    }
  ]
}