Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Child and Adolescent Development prepares students for transfer to a CSU to complete a bachelor's degree in the field or a related area. The interdisciplinary degree offers specializations in Child Development, Child Adolescent and Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development, and Liberal Studies (Child Development). Graduates typically pursue careers working with children and families in various settings, including hospitals, human services, counseling, education, and social services agencies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview

• The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Child and Adolescent Development prepares students to transfer to a CSU campus to finish a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development or a related field.
• The interdisciplinary degree allows students to specialize in various emphases: Child Development, Child Adolescent and Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development, Liberal Studies (Child Development).
• A bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development or a related field typically leads to careers working with children and families in hospitals, human services, counseling, education, child/youth/family advocacy, foster care, juvenile and family courts, social services agencies, schools or public and private service-oriented programs.

Objectives

• The AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development does not prepare students to teach preschool as it does not include courses required for the Child Development Teaching Permit.

Careers

• Careers working with children and families in hospitals, human services, counseling, education, child/youth/family advocacy, foster care, juvenile and family courts, social services agencies, schools, or public and private service-oriented programs.