Child Development
Associate of Science Degree Child Development · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
This degree prepares students to provide instruction to children and supervise Assistant and Associate Teachers. Child Development courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Additional general education and graduation requirements are listed in the Academic Requirements section of this catalog. The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 units.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Child Development Program will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with children, families, staff, and the community.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children.
- Apply human development growth theories and principles to early childhood settings.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 21 | |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 111 | Curriculum: Music and Movement | 3 |
| CHIL 121 | Curriculum: Art | 3 |
| CHIL 131 | Curriculum: Language/Science | 3 |
| CHIL 141 | The Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHIL 180 | Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children | 3 |
| CHIL 151 | Program Planning | 3 |
| Concurrent enrollment in (2-4 units total): | 2-4 | |
| CHIL 270 | Work Experience | 1-4 |
| orCHIL 275 | Supervised Field Study | 1-3 |
| Select one of the following three options: | 3-4 | |
| CHIL 160 | Observation and Assessment of Children | 2 |
| CHIL 161 | Observations and Issues in Child Development | 2 |
| orCHIL 165 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| orCHIL 175 | Infant-Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |