LACC Vision & Mission Statements As Approved By - Los Angeles ...
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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009<br />
CHILD<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
Chair: Kathleen Bimber<br />
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2290 • AD200<br />
Vice Chair: Cheryl Werble<br />
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2292 • AD300B<br />
www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/childdev/<br />
index.html<br />
PROGRAMS OFFERED<br />
<strong>As</strong>sociate of Arts:<br />
Child Development - Transfer<br />
Child Development - Vocational<br />
(2 & 3 year plans)<br />
Certificates:<br />
Child Development Teacher<br />
Child Development Master Teacher<br />
Child Development Site Supervisor<br />
Skill Certificates:<br />
Child Development <strong>As</strong>sociate Teacher<br />
Infant & Toddler Studies<br />
School Age Programs<br />
Children with Special Needs<br />
Child Development certificates and degrees provide students with the<br />
coursework and the field experience needed for a career in Early Childhood<br />
Education. <strong>LACC</strong>’s Child Development curriculum is aligned with the state’s<br />
permit matrix to prepare students for positions in early childhood teaching<br />
and administration. Students are trained as educators for a variety of private<br />
and public early childhood education programs including Head Start, State<br />
Pre-School, and unified school district children’s center programs.<br />
Graduates teach or administer in programs for infants, pre-schoolers,<br />
school-age children, and children with special needs in before- and afterschool<br />
programs. Many students begin their career as assistant teachers,<br />
and with additional coursework and experience, move up the career ladder<br />
to head teachers or site supervisors. Professionals in this field can expect<br />
to make between $14,000 - $35,000 annually. Those who continue their<br />
education at a four-year university can typically increase their earnings to<br />
the mid-$50,000 range.<br />
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DEGREE PROGRAMS<br />
Students wishing to prepare for employment in early childhood programs, and<br />
those currently employed may select several alternative patterns of study in the<br />
Child Development Program. The curriculum prepares students to teach or<br />
administer programs for young children, including: Private Early Childhood<br />
Programs, Head Start, other publicly supported programs, Infant and School<br />
Age Programs, inclusion programs and children with special needs.<br />
Courses allow the student to prepare for increasingly higher levels of employment<br />
and certification. It is possible to prepare for the educational requirements<br />
of the State Department of Social Services, the California Child<br />
Development Permit, the <strong>As</strong>sociate in Arts Degree in Child Development or<br />
the Transfer Program. Students wishing to transfer to California State University<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> may inquire in the department office(AD 200) about the<br />
AA to BA cohort transfer program. The AA to BA program is specifically<br />
designed to support students to achieve their educational goals.<br />
PLANNING AHEAD:<br />
• Mantoux test: Some Child Development courses may require you to<br />
obtain a Mantoux test for Tuberculosis. The college Health Center provides<br />
this service. Please call ahead for days and times the Health Center<br />
provides this service.<br />
• Criminal Clearance: In order to fulfill State licensing requirements for<br />
employment in private and public programs you must receive a Criminal<br />
Clearance to work with young children. Consult with faculty for additional<br />
information.<br />
• CPR Class: Your employer may require you to take a 15 hour Cardiopulmonary<br />
Resuscitation class. This class covers training on basic first aid<br />
for infants and children, CPR techniques as well as information on basic<br />
health and sanitation procedures.<br />
NOTE: Course work in Child Development may be accepted from an accredited<br />
college in the United States toward major requirements for an<br />
<strong>As</strong>sociate in Arts degree under the following conditions:<br />
• Course work from the outside college is based on a semester system or<br />
equivalent.<br />
• Course work is equivalent to an <strong>LACC</strong> Child Development course. <strong>Approved</strong><br />
course work may apply for the Child Development <strong>As</strong>sociate in<br />
Arts degree but not toward certificate requirements.<br />
• The course work may not be used to satisfy Child Development Certificate<br />
requirements if courses are not from the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Community<br />
College District.<br />
DEGREE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM<br />
<strong>LACC</strong> & California State University <strong>Los</strong><br />
<strong>Angeles</strong> (CSULA) are now partnering to offer<br />
you a seamless educational AA to BA experience<br />
right here at <strong>LACC</strong>. Three years at<br />
<strong>LACC</strong>, then complete the last year at CSULA
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