# Child Development: School Age (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32781

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career working with school age children in before and after school and enrichment programs.  The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for working with school age children in an entry level position.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Identify developmentally appropriate curriculum and explain principles and practices pertaining to child development.
2.  Examine the connections among child, families, and communities in child development.
3.  Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities that are appropriate for school age children in a before and/or after school learning environment.
4.  Formulate developmentally appropriate positive guidance strategies for working with school age children in a before and/or after school learning environment.
5.  Examine school age development as it relates to the individual as well as actions and attitudes in a group setting.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 12 |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHDV 115 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHDV 180 | School-Age Development | 3 |
| CHDV 190 | Curriculum for the School-Aged Child | 3 |
| **Total** | | **12** |