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Child Development

Associate in Science

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.— Show Full Program Details

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Students may also complete coursework leading to Child Development permits granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The Child Development program is designed for students interested in developing a general understanding of child growth and development within the family and cultural context.

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. To earn an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Child Development, students complete 24.5 specified units, plus General Education Degree Requirements and/or elective units for a total of 60 units..

Child Development Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2022-2023. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

1. Moorpark College
  Child Development
  Associate in Science
  - 57.5 units
  - 4 terms
2. to Degree

Pathway 1: to Degree
A high-level transfer data for the to Degree.
Steps School Program Degree or Certificate Units Terms
1 Moorpark College Child Development Associate in Science 57.5 units 4 terms
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Steps	School	Program	Degree or Certificate	Units	Terms
1	Moorpark College	Child Development	Associate in Science	57.5 units	4 terms

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

develop both the knowledge of subject matter and professional skills that enable them to work in the Early Education and Family Development fields and/or transfer as a Child Development (or related discipline) major.

Child Development

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Child Development Pathways

Pathway 1: to Degree

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