# Applied Developmental Psychology (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Psychology

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/psychology/applied-developmental-psychology-ca/

**State Control Number:** 38779  
**Program Code:** PSYC.ADP.CA  
**Program Length:** 10 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

The 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.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| PSYC 101 |  | 3.0 |
| PSYC 110 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSYC 213 | Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 |
| **Interpersonal Communication** | |  |
| CMST 106 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| **Second Language** | |  |
| **Complete one of the following courses:** | | 4.0-6.0 |
| ↳ ASL 122 | American Sign Language I |  |
| ↳ ASL 123 | American Sign Language II |  |
| ↳ ASL 124 | American Sign Language III |  |
| ↳ ASL 125 | American Sign Language IV |  |
| ↳ SPAN 101A & SPAN 101B | Fundamentals of Spanish 101A and Fundamentals of Spanish 101B |  |
| or ↳ SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish |  |
| **Total Units** | | **16-18** |

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