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  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Psychology",
  "id": "psychology--applied-developmental-psychology-ca",
  "name": "Applied Developmental Psychology",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "psychology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/psychology/applied-developmental-psychology-ca/",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 38779  \n**Program Code:** PSYC.ADP.CA  \n**Program Length:** 10 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nThe Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) Certificate of Achievement aims to prepare students to function in a variety of settings that serve individuals with developmental disorders. A student earning the Applied Developmental Psychology Certificate of Achievement will be prepared for entry-level positions as a behavior therapist, classroom paraeducator, or job coach for persons with disabilities where an associate or bachelor’s degree is not required, and where continued supervision is provided by a licensed or credentialed professional. Possible job titles include, but are not limited to, the following: Behavioral Therapist, Behavior Technician, Behavior Instructor, Behavior Interventionist, Child Care Worker, Shadow Aide, Behavioral Aide, Special Education Assistant, Instructional Assistant, Paraprofessional, and Paraeducator."
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Interpersonal Communication"
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          "text": "Complete one of the following courses:",
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          "title": "American Sign Language I",
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        },
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          "code": "ASL 123",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
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          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASL 125",
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          "indent": true
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          "code": "SPAN 101A & SPAN 101B",
          "title": "Fundamentals of Spanish 101A and Fundamentals of Spanish 101B",
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      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plan of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
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