This degree prepares individuals to work as early childhood paraprofessionals with expertise in special education and early intervention. The Child Development courses meet the State's competencies for early childhood intervention/early childhood special education paraprofessionals. To graduate with a specialization in Child Development-Early Childhood Intervention and Inclusion, students must complete the following required courses plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate Degree (minimum 60 semester units).
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| CD 105 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| or CD 105H | Child Growth and Development - Honors | |
| CD 111 | Observation and Assessment in Child Development | 3 |
| CD 126 | Child, Family, and the Community | 3 |
| CD 127 | Guidance of Children | 3 |
| CD 185 | Infant/Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD 186 | Infant and Toddler Curriculum | 3 |
| CD 244 | Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CD 245 | Early Intervention and Inclusion | 3 |
| Required Courses for Experience Working with Children: (8 units) | ||
| CD 215 | Early Intervention and Inclusion Internship | 4 |
| CD 205 | Child Development Practicum / Field Experience | 4 |
| Total Units | 32 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Course: | ||
| CD 109 | Childhood Stress and Trauma | 3 |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Differentiate characteristics of typical and atypical development and identify developmental milestones in all domains.
- Identify and use appropriate inclusion strategies and create adaptations with children with a variety of disabilities and special needs in early childhood settings.
- Develop, create, and modify curriculum and individualized education plans to work with children with special needs and disabilities.
- Recognize and apply laws and regulations related to working with children and families with disabilities and special needs.
- Identify and assess resources for children and families with special needs and disabilities and advocate for the needs of all children and families.
- Write and speak clearly to communicate with other professionals, parents and colleagues.
- Analyze, describe and use inclusive, equitable, antibias and antiracist teaching practices and family interactions for working with children and families.