Child and Adolescent Development (Non-Te...

 

Join the Child & Adolescent Development Program

This program is designed for students who may not be interested in a curricular or classroom focus and are planning to work within fields related to children and their families from infancy through adolescence. 

Potential Non-Teaching Careers

  • Education: school counselors, school psychologists, or curriculum developers.

  • Healthcare: Child life specialists, behavioral therapists, or pediatric support staff.

  • Social Services: Family counselors, case managers, or youth program coordinators.

  • Research and Policy: Developmental researchers or advocates for child and family policies.

  • Many students also use this degree as a stepping stone for advanced degrees in fields like clinical psychology, social work, education, or speech-language pathology

Current Early Childhood Educators 

  • This program is also designed for students currently teaching in an Early Childhood Education classroom setting. This program meets partial educational requirements for the Child Development Teacher permit. This program does not teach you to teach, rather, it is for current early childhood educators who want to pursue their associate's degree while currently working in an early childhood education classroom setting. There is NOT a practicum course in this degree program. Students will need to complete verification of experience for the supervised work experience requirement for the permit.
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Degree Offered

Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T)

The Associate in Arts in Child Development and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Child Development, Human Development, or Child and Adolescent Studies. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the AS-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major.

Child and Adolescent Development (AA-T)