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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) Certificate of Achievement Specialization Certificates: Administration, Infant/Toddler, and School Age DESCRIPTION Child Development is the study of the physical, socio-emotional and cognitive growth and development of the child from infancy through adolescence. The Child Development program provides aneducational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children. 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. The program leads to an associate’s degree in Child Development, a certificates for the position of Associate Teacher, and specialization certificates inInfant/Toddler, School Age, and Administration. The program also fulfills the required child development course work for the state issued Child Development Permit. Information regarding this permit and/or the Child Development certificate is available from the CDE Department.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS The Associate in Arts (AA) or the Associate in Science (AS) Degreeinvolves satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester units with a C average or higher, including grades of C in all courses required for the major, and fulfillment of all IVC district requirements for the associate’s degree along with all general education requirements. The degree provides a sound basis for transfer to upper division institutions for additional degrees or for higher vocationalpreparation. To be eligible to receive an Associate Degree the student must complete the requirements for the major, the District requirements for an Associate Degree, and the General Education requirements. In addition students must maintain a minimum grade point average and meet the minimum grade requirements of their program. Detailed information is available in the college catalog.
TheCertificate of Achievement program is designed for students with personal or occupational goals who wish early employment. To qualify for the Certificate, a student must satisfy the following requirements: (1) complete all courses listed for a particular certificate.; (2) achieve a “C” average (2.0 GPA) for all courses used to complete the certificate; and, (3) file a Certificate Application form withAdmissions and Records by the appropriate deadline(s) identified on the application.

TRANSFER PREPARATION
Courses that fulfill major requirements for an associate degree at Imperial Valley College may not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a bachelor’s degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should schedule anappointment with an IVC Counselor to develop a student education plan (SEP) before beginning their program.

Child Development

Transfer Resources:
www.ASSIST.org – CSU and UC Articulation Agreements and Majors Search Engine www.CSUMentor.org – CSU System Information www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/index. html - UC System Information www.aiccu.edu – California Independent Colleges andUniversities, Association of http://wiche.edu/wue - Western Undergraduate Exchange Programs

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Of the career opportunities identified many will usually require the completion of degree requirements at 4-year colleges and universities and may require additional education beyond the baccalaureate degree.

• Marriage/Family Counselor • Adoption Counselor • Child Psychologist •Music/Art Therapist • Child Advocate • Early Childhood • Pediatric Psychologist • Child Care Coordinator • Teacher/Administrator • School-Age Care Provider • Camp Counselor • Early Childhood Special • Social Worker • Child Life Specialist • Education Specialist • Special Education Assistant • Children’s Hospital Worker • Family Child Care Provider • Special Education Teacher • Child Life...