Child Development Site Supervisor
Associate of Science Degree Child Development · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SITE SUPERVISOR - ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Summary
This degree prepares students to supervise single site programs, provide instruction to children and coordinate curriculum and staff development. 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 Site Supervisor 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: | 30 | |
| 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 |
| CHIL 202 | Administration of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CHIL 210 | Supervision of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CHIL 215 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Settings | 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 |