Child and Adolescent Development, A.A.-T
The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer degree is designed to fulfill the undergraduate requirements for students planning to major or minor in child and adolescent development or transfer to the CSU system. The Child and Adolescent Development degree provides students comprehensive understanding of a broad range human development domains including social, cognitive, physical, and culture for children and adolescence. The degree provides a broad undergraduate preparation for students interested in child and adolescent care and education, elementary education, special education, and a variety of youth-related social service careers.
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Design Your Future!
Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Transfer degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU or UC transferable units with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA. Additionally, transfer degrees also require the completion of Cal-GETC general education. Please note that some courses are only transferable to a CSU, and this is noted in the program map. To transfer to a UC, students must complete at least 60 UC transferable units.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Cal-GETC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| SOCI/PSYC-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| LIT/ETHS-280 | Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| PSYC-124 | Social Research Methodology With Lab | 4 |
| MUS-100 or ART-100 | Introduction and Appreciation of Music or Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| HS-121 or NUTR-100 | Fundamentals of Healthful Living or Family Nutrition | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| LIT-132 or SPAN-102 | Adolescent Literature or Elementary Spanish II | 3-4 |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Total Units | 60-61 | |
Language Other Than English (LOTE):
This is a graduation requirement for UC campuses but not for admission. You can fulfill LOTE by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school with a grade of C or better in the final semester; by completing one semester of a foreign language at a college, or by demonstrating proficiency with a grade of C or better in ASL-100, FREN-101, or SPAN-101. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for this requirement. Review individual campus information and requirements here: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/uc-graduation-requirements/
Some CSU campuses may also require language proficiency for graduation, and more than one semester may be necessary.
At MSJC, LOTE courses count as electives. For personalized guidance, please consult your MSJC Counselor.
CSU - U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals:
This is a graduation requirement for CSU campuses but not for admission. Although not a Cal-GETC requirement, MSJC may certify completion of the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals with POLS-1000/1000H and HIST-111/111H or HIST-112/112H. Courses used to meet this requirement may also be used to satisfy Cal-GETC Subject Area 4 requirements.
High School Students:
Students are encouraged to take courses during the summer before the Fall semester begins, specifically for students majoring in STEM.
Work Based Learning:
Sign up for a special project or internship opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn credits. For more information, email AWBL@msjc.edu or call 951-639-5352.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CDE-110 | Child Development | 3 |
| or CDE-110H | Honors Child Development | |
| PSYC-C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC-C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT-C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| or PSYC/SOCI-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | |
| List A : Select Three Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9-10 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| Human Biology | ||
or BIOL-100H | Honors Human Biology | |
| Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | ||
or BIOL-115H | Honors Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Honors Topics in Biology) | |
| General Biology I | ||
or BIOL-150H | Honors General Biology I | |
| General Biology II | ||
or BIOL-151H | Honors General Biology II | |
| Principles of Early Childhood Education | ||
| Appropriate Curricula for Young Children | ||
| Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | ||
| Teaching in a Diverse Society | ||
| Infant and Toddler Growth and Development | ||
| Child, Family and Community | ||
or CDE-125H | Honors Child, Family and Community | |
| Children and Youth With Exceptional Needs (formerly CDE-540) | ||
| Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education | ||
| Supervised Field Experience: Student Teaching | ||
| Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching and Fieldwork (formerly Practicum in Elementary and Secondary Settings) | ||
| Fundamentals of Healthful Living | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition Science | ||
or NUTR-101H | Honors Introduction to Nutrition Science | |
| Human Development | ||
or PSYC-103H | Honors Human Development | |
| Social Research Methodology With Lab | ||
or PSYC-124H | Honors Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Honors Social Research Methodology) | |
| Principles of Sociology | ||
or SOCI-101H | Honors Principles of Sociology | |
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18-19 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
Possible double counting: 13 units | ||
| Transferrable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer.
- Completion of Cal-GETC requirements.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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