# Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences-Child Development (Associate of Arts Degree)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17540/18643/18644/17541/17664

### Summary

The Social and Behavioral Science – Child Development degree is intended to help students prepare for possible majors within a social/ behavioral science-related major. Common university majors in this field include: Anthropology, Child Development, Human Development, and Social Science. This degree is designed to accommodate the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options. Because admission and major preparation requirements vary at each transfer institution, courses used to complete this major must be selected with the assistance of a San Diego Mesa College counselor.

Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degrees require a minimum of 60 transferable units to a California State University, University of California, or a private/independent college or university.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences-Child Development Program will be able to:**

1.  Develop critical thinking skills in writing including the ability to frame questions, collect and weigh evidence, develop hypotheses, and derive conclusions.
2.  Develop critical thinking skills in other modes of communication (spoken and unspoken) including the ability to frame questions, collect and weigh evidence, develop hypotheses and derive conclusions.
3.  Compare and contrast the different research methods and/or critical assessments methods within the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
4.  Develop an awareness of civic responsibilities and knowledge of global issues.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 12 |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 141 | The Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCO 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| **SELECT A MINIMUM OF 6 UNITS:** | | 6 |
| CHIL 100 | Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHIL 120 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CHIL 130 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHIL 150 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHIL 291A | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291B | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291C | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291D | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| BIOL 107 | General Biology-Lecture and Laboratory | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| or PSYC 258 | Behavioral Science Statistics | 3 |