Social and Behavioral Science Degrees, Certificates and Awards

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Social and Behavioral Science

Anthropology

Programs

Associate in Arts

• Anthropology Associate in Arts

Associate in Arts for Transfer

• Anthropology Associate in Arts for Transfer

Child Development and Education

The Child Development and Education Department offers programs for students considering work with children in a variety of settings. Child Development coursework offers theory based, hands-on opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of children’s physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development and apply culturally sensitive, specific pedagogical strategies effective for children ages 0-5 and their families. The Elementary Education degree is designed to prepare students considering elementary teaching with a strong foundation in introductory subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level.

Certificates, degrees, and courses in the CDE Department are aligned with professional early childhood certification requirements, prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, and provide post certification professional development. The majors offer preparation for careers in state funded children’s programs, private preschools, infant and toddler care settings, and elementary school teaching. Programs in the CDE department can also lead to careers working directly or indirectly with children in related fields, such as psychology, social services, educational material development, children’s center design, public advocacy, special education, and pediatric health.