Santa Ana College: Degrees and Certificates for 2006-2007
Human Development
Early Childhood Options Degree and Certificate
The early childhood program emphasizes an infant, toddler, or
preschool child option; offers students knowledge about the development of the
young child, prebirth through early school years, and opportunities to learn
ways to meet the emotional, physical, social, and education needs of the child.
The program prepares students for directly working with children as teachers in
child care or other preschool environments, and seeks to support and enrich
them in their role as parents.
Students may move into a curriculum in a four-year institution
leading to a baccalaureate degree in child development and more advanced
careers such as preschool director, elementary school teacher, or other human
services fields relating to children.
CSU Fullerton will accept a maximum of 12 transferable units
of lower division coursework into its Child Development major. Recommended
courses are listed below. Additional transferable units beyond 12 will be
accepted as elective units toward the degree. Students majoring in Child
Development and planning to become elementary school teachers should see a SAC
or SCC counselor for early advisement.
Human Development 107
Human Development 110
Human Development 205
Human Development 221
Major requirements for the associate degree and certificate:
COMPLETION OF A VALID STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATE AND A CPR CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE INFANT TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL OPTIONS.
Infant-Toddler Option Degree (SAC 0639) and
Certificate (SAC 1394)
| Course | Units |
| Human Development 107, Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| Human Development 110, Child, Family & Community | 3 |
| Human Development 112, Health, Safety & Nutrition for Children | 3 |
| Human Development 116A, Infant/Toddler Growth & Development (DS4) | 3 |
| Human Development 116B, Programming for Infants and Toddlers (DS4) | 3 |
| Human Development 200, Computer Literacy for | 3 |
| Early Childhood Educators | |
| Human Development 205, Exceptionality & Special Needs in | 3 |
| Human Development | |
| Human Development 220, The Child as Victim | 3 |
| Human Development 221, Cross Cultural Perspectives in | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education< | |
| Human Development 298B, Infant/Toddler Practicum | 3 |
Recommended electives: Human Development 070, 098, 102, 108A,
109, 111A, 111B, 198, 210, 214, 215, 216, 224, 225, 226, 229, 231, 250, 299;
Psychology 100 or 100H.
COMPLETION OF A VALID STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATE AND A CPR CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE INFANT TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL OPTIONS.
Preschool Child Option Degree (SAC 0645) and
Certificate (SAC 0692)
| Course | Units |
| Human Development 107, Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| Human Development 108A, Observation & Assessment for | 3 |
| Early Learning & Development | |
| Human Development 110, Child, Family & Community | 3 |
| Human Development 111A, Programming for Young Children | 3 |
| Human Development 111B, Creative Learning Experiences for | 3 |
| Young Children | |
| Human Development 112, Health, Safety & Nutrition for Children | 3 |
| Human Development 200, Computer Literacy for | 3 |
| Early Childhood Educators | |
| Human Development 205, Exceptionality & Special Needs in | 3 |
| Human Development | |
| Human Development 220, The Child as Victim | 3 |
| Human Development 221, Cross Cultural Perspectives in | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education | |
| Human Development 298A, Preschool Practicum | 3 |
Recommended electives: Education 100; English 270; Human
Development 070, 098, 208, 210, 214, 215, 216, 224, 225, 226, 229, 230, 231,
232, 250, 299; Psychology 100 or 100H; Sociology 100 or 100H.
School Age Options Degree and Certificate
The school age option is designed to prepare instructional and
classroom aides to serve as paraprofessional members of the teaching team
and/or teachers in school-age child care. Students are offered knowledge about
the development of the school age child and adult which they are helped to
integrate with skills to aid the learner. Students may develop skills, enrich
skills to work more effectively in current roles, or may move into a curriculum
in a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate in child development,
liberal studies, chicano studies, or other majors that precede the work toward
a California teaching credential.
CSU Fullerton will accept a maximum of 12 transferable units
of lower division coursework into its Child Development major. Recommended
courses are listed below. Additional transferable units beyond 12 will be
accepted as elective units toward the degree. Students majoring in Child
Development and planning to become elementary school teachers should see a SAC
or SCC counselor for early advisement.
Human Development 107
Human Development 110
Human Development 205
Human Development 221
Major requirements for the associate degree and certificate:
COMPLETION OF A VALID STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATE AND A CPR CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE INFANT TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL OPTIONS.
School Age Option Degree (SAC 0650) and
Certificate (SAC 0390)
| Course | Units |
| Education 100, Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Human Development 107, Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| Human Development 110, Child, Family & Community | 3 |
| Human Development 114, Careers in Teaching | 1 |
| Human Development 119, Tutoring Reading in Elementary Schools | 1 |
| Human Development 120, Development of School Age Child (DS5) | 3 |
| Human Development 121, School Age Child Care Activities (DS5) | 3 |
| Human Development 200, Computer Literacy for | 3 |
| Early Childhood Educators | |
| Human Development 205, Exceptionality & Special Needs in | 3 |
| Human Development | |
| Human Development 220, The Child as Victim | 3 |
| Human Development 221, Cross Cultural Perspectives in | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education | |
| Human Development 299, Cooperative Work Experience Education | 1-4 |
Recommended electives: Education 100; English 270; Human
Development 077, 098, 112, 111A, 111B, 198, 210, 214, 215, 216, 225, 229, 230,
231, 232, 250, 260, 261; Psychology 100 or 100H; Sociology 100 or 100H.
Note: This option is especially intended for students
who will be transferring to CSU and seeking a teaching credential. Students
should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding the college
of their choice.
Education-Special Education Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant Certificate (SAC 2594)
This certificate program, Special Education
Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant supports the current requirements of
federal legislation that all paraprofessionals/instructional assistants/aides,
teacher assistants in Title I schools be “highly qualified”. The successful
completion of this certificate will prepare the student for an entry-level
position requiring practical skills and knowledge to work with persons with
disabilities in a variety of educational and rehabilitation settings. In
addition, the courses introduce the student to career opportunities in special
education or other disability related fields and provide preparation for
transfer to four-year institutions to continue a course of study in special
education.
Major requirements for the associate degree and certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Counseling 150, Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| Education 209, Roles & Responsibilities of the | 3 |
| Special Education Paraprofessional | |
| Education 211, Classroom Practices for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Human Development 107, Child Growth & Development (DS1) | |
| OR | 3 |
| Psychology 157, Introduction to Child Psychology | |
| Human Development 205, Exceptionality & Special Needs in | 3 |
| Human Development | |
| Human Development 208, Working with Families of Children | 3 |
| with Special Needs | |
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TOTAL | 18 |
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