The Child Development and Education (CDE) Program offers a non-transfer degree and Certificate in Child Development and Education. The CDE major includes required courses in child development and general education electives.

 

Child Development Education is the study of the physical, psychosocial and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence. The purpose of this major is to provide a sound academic program in Child Development and to prepare students to work with and advocate for children and families in a variety of school and community settings.

 

In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Education.

 

Child Development students pursue careers in childcare and preschool teaching and administration; parent education; elementary school teaching; community college teaching; or work with a variety of counseling, social service and community agencies.

 

The program fulfills the required child development course work for the State issued Child Development Permit. Information regarding this permit and/or the Child Development and Education Certificate is available from the CDE Department. All course work leading to a certificate or degree must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or better.

 

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(951) 672-MSJC (6752)

1-800-452-3335

Wendy Orcajo, CDE Department Chair

(951) 639-5616