CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Associate of Science Degree Child Development · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The following curriculum meets the requirements for an Associate of Science Degree. Students planning to continue towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Home Economics or Elementary Education should consult the college or university to which they intend to transfer for specific requirements. All courses listed in Child Development electives, regardless of the catalog year or year taken, may be used as Child Development electives for the Associate Degree under any catalog year. The State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has several Child Development Permits available to students completing Child Development courses. See www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/child-dev-permits.html for details.
To acquire an Associate of Science Degree in Child Development, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development (formerly CD 106) | 3 |
| CD 110 | Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD 111 | Early Childhood Education Curriculum | 3 |
| CD 114 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CD 208 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CD 228 | Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3 |
| Plus nine units selected from the following courses: | 9 | |
| CD 102 | Nutrition, Health and Safety for Children | 3 |
| CD 115 | Creative Art Experiences for Children | 3 |
| CD 118 | Development of Science and Math Experiences | 3 |
| CD 119 | Music and Movement for Children | 3 |
| CD 120 | Experiences in Language Arts | 3 |
| CD 211 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| CD 213 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CD 224 | Diversity Issues During Early Childhood, School Age, and Adolescence | 3 |
| CD 226 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| CD 229 | Literacy Development for Children | 3 |
| CD 232 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ED 110 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |