Child Development AS

at Moorpark College

The Child Development program prepares students for an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Child Development and for completion of certificates of achievement. Students may also complete coursework leading to Child Development permits granted by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Child Development program is designed for students interested in developing a general understanding of child growth and development within the family and cultural context. Through the study of Child Development, students develop both knowledge of subject matter and professional skills that enable them to pursue future academic and vocational goals.To earn an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Child Development, students complete 24.5 specified units, plus General Education Degree Requirements and/or elective units for a total of 60 units.