Child Development - Early Intervention and Inclusion (AS Degree S0936)
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Degree S0936
The Child Development – Early Intervention and Inclusion Associate in Science, provides a theoretical framework and practical experience developing skills necessary to work directly in preschool classrooms with children with special needs and/or Early Intervention Programs. Graduates can be employed at the teacher or master teacher level. The program develops students’ skills and abilities in observation and assessing, planning and executing activities for typical and atypical children, and classroom management based on developmentally appropriate practices. Degree requirements exceed the identified eight (8) courses for transfer by requiring additional practical experience and curriculum courses.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | 3 |
| CHLD 5 | Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 1 | 3 |
| CHLD 6 | Introduction to Child Development Curriculum | 3 |
| CHLD 11 | Child and Adolescent Development 1 | 3 |
| CHLD 66 | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment | 2 |
| CHLD 66L | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
| CHLD 68 | Introduction to Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| CHLD 73 | Infant and Toddler Development 1 | 3 |
| CHLD 79 | Infant and Toddler Care and Education 1 | 3 |
| CHLD 80 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CHLD 85 | Infants At Risk | 3 |
| CHLD 86 | Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar | 2 |
| CHLD 87 | Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience 2 | 1 |
| Choose two courses from the following list | 6 | |
| Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children | ||
| Music and Motor Development for Young Children | ||
| Math and Science for Young Children | ||
| Total Units | 39 | |
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Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.
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Students must provide documentation of influenza, pertussis (TDap), and measles immunization, as well as TB clearance, as required by SB792 prior to being permitted to enroll in this class. Instruction on submitting documentation are available at Child Development Center.
