CHILD DEVELOPMENT/SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The following courses will prepare students to work with children with special needs by providing introductory information regarding the types of special needs, statutory requirements for providing educational programing for children with special needs and techniques to facilitate and support the learning of children with special needs.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Special Education 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 226 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| CD 232 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |