CHILD DEVELOPMENT/LANGUAGE AND LITERACY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The following courses will prepare students to effectively facilitate and support the language development of children. It will also provide essential information regarding Emergent Literacy and how it supports the development of effective reading skills in children.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Language and Literacy Specialization, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 12 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development (formerly CD 106) | 3 |
| CD 110 | Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD 120 | Experiences in Language Arts | 3 |
| CD 229 | Literacy Development for Children | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |