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Child Studies and Elementary Education

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young children? Can you imagine yourself cuddling and singing to an infant, sharing a storybook with a 3-year-old, or scaffolding a puzzle with a 6-year-old? Well then, a career in the field of early childhood or elementary education may be the pathway for you! Our certificates and degrees are designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and coursework required to teach in a variety of early childhood and elementary school settings. We deeply value collaboration, and inclusive and developmentally appropriate best practices that honor all diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Degrees and Certificates

Degree or Certificate ProgramAward TypeRequirements
Early Childhood Program Director Certificate of Achievement 12 units
Child and Adolescent Development Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 60 units
Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer 60 units
Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree 60 units
Early Childhood Teacher Level 1 Certificate of Achievement 21 units
Early Childhood Teacher Level 2 Certificate of Achievement 21 units
Inclusion Teacher Assistant Certificate of Achievement 21 units
Early Childhood Education Associate in Science Degree for Transfer 60 units

CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: For transfer information see assist.org and/or consult with a counselor.

The Faculty

Laurie Dotson
Michelle Francis
Leslie Hotta

Highlights

A child development lab school on-site with opportunities for students to directly observe young children in action.

Career Options

  • Early Childhood Program Director
  • Elementary Education
  • Preschool Teacher 
  • Early Interventionist 
  • Parent Educator 
  • Teacher Assistant 
  • Instructional Aide
  • Infant-Toddler Caregiver 
  • Family Child Care Provider 
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Last Updated 6/28/24