Child Development
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Child Development program prepares students for an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Child Development and for completion of certificates of achievement. Students may also complete coursework leading to Child Development permits granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Through the study of Child Development, students develop both knowledge of subject matter and professional skills that enable them to pursue future academic and vocational goals.
Child Development Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art Therapists
Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 38,840
- High salary: 120,050
- Average salary: 65010
Childcare Workers
High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 22,900
- High salary: 44,560
- Average salary: 32050
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 51,410
- High salary: 163,570
- Average salary: 117580
All Careers in Child Development (36)
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Psychologists, All Other | - n/a | - n/a | 117,580 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Management Analysts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 101,190 |
| Occupational Therapists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 98,340 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Rising | 95,830 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | Master's degree, Certificate after master's | Rising | 95,410 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Master's degree | Rising | 93,600 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 86,350 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 82,540 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 80,330 |
| Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 79,940 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 77,280 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 76,210 |
| Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 75,890 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Range Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 67,950 |
| Art Therapists | Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Music Therapists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Therapists, All Other | - n/a | - n/a | 65,010 |
| Marriage & Family Therapists | Master's degree | Rising | 63,780 |
| Health Education Specialists | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 63,000 |
| Recreational Therapists | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 60,280 |
| Child, Family, & School Social Workers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 58,570 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 44,930 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | - n/a | Stable | 37,120 |
| Childcare Workers | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising | 32,050 |
| Nannies | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Rising | 32,050 |
| Neurologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Rising | |
| Psychiatrists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Rising | |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | - n/a | - n/a | |
| Home Health Aides | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | |
| Personal Care Aides | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising |
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