- For more information about our department, please visit the About page.
- Please visit our Certificates and Degrees webpage to see a full list of our courses and the certificates and degrees we offer.
- If you need a new or updated Child Development Permit for work, please visit the Permit Information page.
Child Development & Education Student Advising
We have New Child Development Certificates and Degrees. Please read about our new options.
Email Gina Wilson, the Department Chair, at gwilson2@palomar.edu to plan out your future course schedule!
Register Now for Fall 2026 Classes!
🚨 OPEN CLASS ALERT🚨
We have open seats in online, hybrid, and in-person courses, including several 8-week classes that start later in the semester!
📚 Courses with Space Available:
• #72280 CDEV C1000 (formerly CHDV 100) — Child Growth & Development
Online | 8/24–12/19 | Ken Breeding
• #73781 CHDV 101 — Principles & Practices
Online | 10/19–12/19 | Jolie Van Schoik
• #73561 CHDV 103 — Infant & Toddler Development
Hybrid | 8/24–10/17 | Thursdays 6–9 p.m. | at Escondido | Tamara Holthaus
• #71364 CHDV 104 — Guidance for Young Children
Online | 10/19–12/19 | Ken Breeding
• #70261 & #70262 CHDV 105/105A — Observation and Lab
In Person | 8/24–12/19 | Tuesdays | Tanessa Sanchez
• #73133 CHDV 106 — Infant & Toddler Curriculum
Hybrid | 10/19–12/19 | Thursdays 6–9 p.m. | at Escondido | Tamara Holthaus
• #73162 CHDV 115 — Child, Family, Community
Hybrid | 10/19–12/19 | Tuesdays 6–9 p.m. | at Escondido | Bob Sasse
• #73563 CHDV 120 — Health, Safety & Nutrition
Online | 8/24–12/19 | Jessie Mellor
• #70271 CHDV 150 — Administration I
Online | 8/24–10/19 | Jolie Van Schoik
• #72580 CHDV 155 — Administration II
Online | 10/17–12/19 | Jolie Van Schoik
• #70273 CHDV 171 — Teaching in a Diverse Society
Online | 8/24–12/19 | Jeremy Manger
• #71367 CHDV 184 — ECE Curriculum: Language, Literacy, Math & Science
Online | 10/19–12/19 | Nicole Bettle
• #73565 CHDV 185 — Introduction to Curriculum
Hybrid | Mondays/Wednesdays 11:10 a.m.–12:40 p.m. | Gina Wilson
Whether you need a full-semester course or want to add an 8-week class later in the semester, there are still options available!
👉 Search by the section number in the Palomar College class schedule and enroll while space is available.
- Register Now to ensure your spot! Some courses are filling quickly.
- Reminder! CHDV 100 is now CDEV C1000 in the Fall schedule.
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