Child Development
AS Child Development · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
State Control Number: 10802
Program Code: CHDE.VVCGE.AS or CHDE.CALGETC.AS
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The Child Development program provides courses that prepare students to enter the field of early childhood education. Courses are designed to give students fundamental skills in working with children in a variety of settings, as well as a strong theoretical understanding of children's development.
Requirements
To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:
- 60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
- the major coursework with "C" grades or higher;
- the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.
Courses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may be used in another AA/AS major.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHDV 100 | Child Growth & Development | 3.0 |
| CHDV 106 | Child, Family, and Community | 3.0 |
| CHDV 110 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3.0 |
| CHDV 142 | Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.0 |
| CHDV 150 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3.0 |
| CHDV 160 | Observation and Assessment | 3.0 |
| CHDV 200 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.0 |
| CHDV 210 | Practicum | 4.0 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
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