The Associate in Arts in Child Development - Emphasis in School Age Care and Recreation is designed to prepare instructional and classroom master teachers 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 the role of the adult in helping to integrate skills and aid classroom learning. In addition to the Child Development coursework, students must also complete the general education requirements and complete work experience with young children (175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years). See Child Development faculty members for assistance. This degree prepares students for transfer to a 4-year university to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Students who earn this degree should apply for the Certificate of Achievement in School Age Care and Recreation and the California Teacher’s Permit (see Child Development faculty members for assistance).

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood curriculum, program practices, and the development of young children.