Child and Adolescent Development

Associate in Arts for Transfer
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Early Care and Education Program is designed to educate students in principles of child growth and development, preparing engaging, developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum and environments, and experience with applying these principles into direct work with children and their families. The program reflects the current and projected needs of the early childhood profession. Courses are designed to satisfy CA Department of Social Services licensing regulations and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for work permits. Educating and caring for young children requires study, personal and professional integrity, self-reflection and critical thinking. This program prepares students to: apply theories of child development and educational pedagogy with children birth to eight, create enriching educational environments and curriculum, utilize child-centered, emergent and developmentally appropriate approaches to learning, make meaningful connections with families, support children’s understanding of diversity and inclusion, and support children’s social-emotional well-being.

About the Degree

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer is designed for prospective California State University (CSU) transfer students who are preparing for careers in the fields of Child and Adolescent Development, Human Development and Early Childhood Education, to name a few. Completion of the Child and Adolescent Development Transfer degree will provide a streamlined pathway for transfer to a CSU campus with a Child and Adolescent Development or similar major. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether or not this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. General education requirements should be selected carefully based on the intended transfer institution; please see a counselor for details if you are pursuing transfer to the UC system.

Completion Requirements

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C " (or "P'') or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development, students are able to synthesize child and adolescent development research and theories.
• Upon completion of the AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development, students are able to apply principles of child and adolescent development considering children's varying characteristics, needs and the multiple interacting influences on
  children's development.
• Upon completion of the AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development, students are able to apply ethical standards of
  behavior accepted by the education profession using ongoing refl ection to guide practices.
• Upon completion of the AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development, students are able to compare and contrast diverse
  cultural values to develop respectful and reciprocal relationships for the purpose of working eff ectively with children, families, co-workers and community.

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Required Core: (10 Units) Units

Course	Units
ECE 56 Child Growth and Development	3
MATH 40 Statistics and Probability	4
PSYC 1 General Psychology	3

List A: Select Three (9-10 Units)

Course	Units
ANTR 3 Cultural Anthropology or
ECE 62 Child, Family and Community or
SOC 1 Principles of Sociology or
SOC 3 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity or
ETHS 6 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity or
SOC 4 Marriage and Family Relations	3
BIO 10 Introduction to the Science of Biology or
BIO 30 Introduction to College Biology or
BIO 50 Anatomy and Physiology	4
ECE 50 Early Childhood Principles and Practices	3
PSYC 12 Life-Span Psychology	3

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units in the Major	19 - 20
Additional General Education and Elective Units	40 - 41
Total Units	60

See the Las Positas College California State University General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units are CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. 

Updated: July 2022