A.A. in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T)

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T) is offered fully online through the Online Degree Pathway Program. This degree prepares students for transfer to a CSU with junior standing and builds a foundation for careers working with children and families, including early childhood education, and can support progress toward the California Child Development Permit. The sample plan below shows one way to complete the degree in two years. Your online degree pathway support team will work with you to adjust the plan based on your goals, schedule, and any previous coursework.

Course Number Cou​rse Name Units
English C1000 Academic Reading and Writing 4
Child Development 1000 Child Growth and Development 3
Psychology C1000 Intro to Psychology 3
Comm Studies C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking 3

 

Course Number Cou​rse Name Units
Child Development 112 Health, Safety, Nutrition for Children 3

 

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Statistics C1000 OR Psychology 210 Intro to Statistics OR Statistics for the Behavorial 4
Child Development 110 Child, Family and Community 3
Psychology 160 Intro to Lifespan Development 3
Philosophy 108 Ethics 3

 

Course Number Cou​rse Name Units
Child Development 229 Brain Development and Learning 3

 

Course Number Cou​rse Name Units
Anthropology 101  Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3
Anthropology 101L  Introduction to Biological Anthropology Lab 1
Ethinic Studies 150 Intro to Ethnic Studies 3
Child Development 221 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
Political Science C1000 American Government and Politics 3

 

Course Number Cou​rse Name Units
Music 101 Music Appreciation 3

 

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Geography 101 Introduction to the Natural Environment 3
English C1001 OR Philosophy 110 Critical Thinking and Writing OR Critical Thinking 4
Child Development 205/Education 203 Intro to Children with Disabilities 3
History C1001 United States History to 1877 3

 

 

Total Transferable Units: 61