Associate of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development - (AA885)

The Associate of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T) offers lower division coursework examining classical and contemporary research that promotes positive developmental outcomes spanning conception though emerging adulthood. This option of study is intended for students who aspire to careers in developmental research, public policy, social work, school psychology, and similar fields.

Students who complete the Child and Adolescent Development AA-T degree and choose to take other Early Childhood Education coursework as their electives will also be able to qualify for employment in the field of early childhood education, as well as earn a Child Development Permit issued by the CA State Commission of Teacher Credentialing.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives, theories, research methods, and core concepts of child development as an area of scientific inquiry. • Assess how socialization and culture impact the lives of children and families. • Demonstrate and understanding of contemporary childhood issues in a global context.