Associate of Science in
Associate in Science in Child Development Mission College
Introduction
The Associate in Science in Child Development is an academic and vocational training program that prepares students for future work as early childhood educators in diverse early childhood settings.
Courses are designed to meet entry-level requirements for employment and/or meet the requirements needed to obtain a California Child Development Permit and employment in a state-licensed, private, or publicly funded center-based childcare program.
Completion of specific coursework can also lead to employment in a program for children with special needs or an inclusion program. This program is designed to prepare students to compete for higher paying positions and to facilitate transfer to a four-year college or university.
Skills Needed
- Strong written and oral communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Organization skills
- Creative thinking
- Planning and instruction abilities
- Ability to lead
- Classroom management
- Physical stamina
Program Outcome
- Students will apply child development theory to early care and education practice.
- Students will create individual and group curriculum that promotes physical, and cognitive. and/or socio-emotional development in children in early childhood education programs.
- Students will create and implement a curriculum tailored to the specialized needs of children in the early care and education classroom.
Facilities
Curriculum
To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60-degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
- Completion of the AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.
Required Core Courses
- CHD 001 ---- Child Growth and Development (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 002 ---- Child, Family, and Community (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 010 ---- Principles and Practices in Education (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 015 ---- Observation and Assessment of Children (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 017 ---- Child Health and Safety (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 013 ---- Teaching in a Diverse Society (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 026 ---- Introduction to Curriculum (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 020 ---- The Child with Special Needs in the Community (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 008A ---- Practicum A (1.5 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 3.5
- CHD 016 ---- Infant and Toddler Development (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
Plus at least 6.0 units from the following elective courses
- CHD 003 ---- Language and Literacy for the Young Child (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 004 ---- Cognitive Experiences for Children (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 005 ---- Music and Movement (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 006 ---- Supervision and Administration (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 007 ---- Management Issues in Child Development Programs (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 014 ---- Art and Creative Development of Young Children (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 018 ---- Parenting Issues for Teachers (1.0 Lecture) ---- 1.0
- CHD 021 ---- Children and Play (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 022 ---- Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Programs (2.0 Lecture) ---- 2.0
- CHD 024 ---- Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Programs: Managing Challenging Behaviors (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
- CHD 025 ---- Inclusion Strategies and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Mission
Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and/or financial need.
All continuing Mission College and new students, including graduating high school students and transferring students, may apply.
Current Scholarships Available
Mission College 2022-23 General Scholarships Application
New, returning, continuing, or transferring Mission College Scholarship opportunities are available. The 2022-23 MC Scholarship Application-visit the website for more details. The deadline has closed for this year.
NEW Spring 2022 Scholarship Opportunities!
Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022. Download the application here: 21-22 Jim McEntee Scholarship
American Association of University Woman-AAUW (San Jose Branch Scholarship Application & Opportunity. For more information, visit the website. The deadline to apply is April 15,
NEW Chicana Latina (CLF) Foundation Scholarship
The Chicana Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latina college students valued at $1500 each. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2022
NEW Progress Pride Scholarship!
For the first time, the Mensa Foundation seeks to award our Progress Pride Scholarship: up to two $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is intended for college-bound, college, or graduate students at U.S. universities who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ—and who have demonstrated positive service to the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
POINT Foundation Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship Program launched in 2016 and went national in 2017. To be selected for the scholarship, students are evaluated on academic performance and potential, financial need, involvement in school and community, and goals for the future. Deadline to Apply May 3rd.
Mission Promise Program
Mission College is proud to expand our Mission Promise Program to make college more affordable for our new, first-time college students! Eligible students will have their enrollment fees paid for their first two years AND get up to $1,000 to pay for books or other educational expenses.
Dreamer Scholarships
Dreamers: Scholarship opportunity for undocumented and/or DACA recipients
- Immigrants Rising Scholarships
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- List of Undergraduate Scholarships
- Latinos in Technology (Includes Business and Nursing)
STEM Based
STEM: Science, Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Scholarship Opportunities. New opportunities are open!
- NEW! Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship.
- NEW! Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
- Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gates Millennium
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
External Scholarships New opportunities!
Additional scholarship resources and links.
- pointfoundation.org (LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Progress Pride Scholarship (BIPOC & LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Latinos in Technology (includes Business and Nursing)
- Horacio Alger Scholarship (various & Career & Technical Scholarships)
- Pivotalnow.org (Foster Youth Scholarship Opportunity)
- National League of American Pen Woman (NLAPW) (females only scholarship)
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- African American Scholarship Opportunity
- African American Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
- Soroptomist-Live Your Dream Award New!
- Live Your Dream Award NEW! (Due Nov. 15)
- VAPW Scholarship Application (Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley Deadline May 1)
Career Opportunities
Jobs in the Field
- Lead Teacher
- Child Life Specialist
- Special Education Paraprofessional
- Program Director
- Site Supervisor
- Parent Educator
- Social Worker
- Child Psychologist
- Early Childhood Educator
- Preschool Teacher
- Case Manager
- Childcare Provider
- Nanny or Au Pair