Child Development
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Child Development department offers coursework applicable to variety of careers in the field of education, training, and public service. Students can complete the minimum of classes as required by the California Department of Social Services, Title 22, for entry level employment in a child care setting as well as classes that lead to various levels of the California Early Childhood permit from the California Commission on Teach Credentialing. Students completing the Associate in Science Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree will be prepared to transfer to several California State Universities where they can complete a related bachelor's degree. For additional information on the early childhood career ladder and both Title 5 and Title 22 requirements, please contact the Child Development department. All students are encouraged to consult with an academic counselor and complete a Student Education Plan (SEP).
Child Development Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors
Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 38,650
- High salary: 126,450
- Average salary: 72090
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 36,780
- High salary: 85,230
- Average salary: 58120
Art Therapists
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 38,840
- High salary: 120,050
- Average salary: 65010
All Careers in Child Development (75)
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
| Neurologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Neurologists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
| Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
| Pediatricians, General | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Pediatricians, General | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
| Psychiatrists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Psychiatrists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Health Education Specialists | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 77,280 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 77,280 |
| Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 77,280 |
| Secondary School Teachers | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 77,280 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 77,280 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Instructional Coordinators | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Art Therapists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychologists | Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Marriage & Family Therapists | Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Marriage & Family Therapists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Music Therapists | Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Occupational Therapists | Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Occupational Therapists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Recreational Therapists | Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Recreational Therapists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 65,010 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 62,340 |
| Middle School Teachers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 62,340 |
| Secondary School Teachers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 62,340 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 62,340 |
| Tutors | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 62,340 |
| Elementary School Teachers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 61,430 |
| Middle School Teachers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 61,430 |
| Preschool Teachers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 61,430 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 61,430 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 61,430 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 58,120 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 58,120 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 58,120 |
| Management Analysts | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 58,120 |
| Range Managers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 58,120 |
| Elementary School Teachers | - n/a | Stable | 37,120 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - n/a | Stable | 37,120 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | - n/a | Stable | 37,120 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | - n/a | Stable | 37,120 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | - n/a | Stable | 37,120 |
| Childcare Workers | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Rising | 32,050 |
| Child, Family, & School Social Workers | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Rising | 32,050 |
| Home Health Aides | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising | 32,050 |
| Home Health Aides | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Rising | 32,050 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising | 32,050 |
| Nannies | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising | 32,050 |
| Personal Care Aides | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising | 32,050 |
| Personal Care Aides | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Rising | 32,050 |
| Preschool Teachers | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising | 32,050 |
| Preschool Teachers | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Rising | 32,050 |
| Elementary School Teachers | - n/a | Declining | |
| Instructional Coordinators | - n/a | Declining | |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | - n/a | Declining | |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | - n/a | Declining | |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | - n/a | Declining | |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | - n/a | Declining | |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | - n/a | Declining | |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School | - n/a | Declining | |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | - n/a | Declining | |
| Tutors | - n/a | Declining |
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