Child Development Associate Teacher, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_CDAT
Control Number: 42132
Financial Aid Eligible
This degree prepares students to work as an Associate Teacher or Co-Teacher in an early care and learning program. This includes identifying stages of development, preparing developmentally appropriate curriculum, facilitating children’s learning in all domains of development and supporting social skills. Students will gain hands on experience in a preschool classroom where they can develop effective teaching and interaction skills. Courses fulfill Title 22 licensing requirements, Title 5 early childhood education course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the teacher level, and 24 units of ECE required for Transitional Kindergarten teachers. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses.
Program Outcome
Meets the child development course requirements of the Child Development Permit at the Teacher level and provides enhanced employability, the holder can be employed as a Preschool Teacher or as part of a teaching team. It meets the needs of transitional kindergarten teachers who are required to have 24 units of child development or early childhood education in addition to their bachelor’s degree and multiple subjects teaching credential.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDE A131 | Creativity for Children | 3 |
| CDE A155 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDE A156 | Early Childhood Lab: Interactions with Young Children | 2 |
| CDE A157 | Guidance for Young Children | 3 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| CDE A199 | Current Issues in Early Childhood and Education | 1-2 |
| CDE A200 | ECE Program - The Curriculum | 3 |
| Restricted Electives - Select one course: | 3 | |
| Language Arts for Children | ||
| Science and Math for Young Children | ||
| Total Units | 24-25 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 24-25 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CDE A131 | Creativity for Children | 3 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development 1 | 3 |
| OCC AS GE Area A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCCC AS GE Area C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CDE A155 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDE A157 | Guidance for Young Children | 3 |
| CDE A130 or CDE A132 |
Language Arts for Children or Science and Math for Young Children |
3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 2 | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or Higher) | ||
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CDE A156 | Early Childhood Lab: Interactions with Young Children | 2 |
| CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| OCC AS GE Area B - CHOOSE ONE 3 | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE Area C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4 | 3 | |
| CDE A199 | Current Issues in Early Childhood and Education | 1-2 |
| CDE A200 | ECE Program - The Curriculum | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 5 | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 60-64 | |
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OCC AS GE Area D
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Required if level MATH A100+ was not taken; if Math A100+ was taken, needs to take degree applicable elective units. Math requirement needed if not met by HS Algebra 2, OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if already met, *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE Area A2.
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No LAB required
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Can be taken during Winter/Intersession
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Varies to reach minimum 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS