Certificates and Degrees

Child Development & Education Certificates and Degrees

We are proud of the variety of programs we offer in the Child Development & Education Department.

For Child Development, we have 8 certificates and 6 Associate of Science degrees, one Associate of Science Transfer Degree and one Associate of Art Transfer Degree.
For Elementary Education, we have the University Studies: Elementary Education Preparation Associate of Arts Degree.

We strongly recommend that ALL child development (CHDV) students receive individual department advising with one of our full-time CHDV faculty members. This advising will allow you to get your questions answered, allow us to determine if you have equivalencies for courses taken at other colleges, and ensure that you take the appropriate courses in order to complete your certificate or degree in the most efficient manner possible. Please check in with the department for advising during any semester throughout your time at Palomar- we know that plans can change, and we want to ensure that you have all of your questions answered and progress in the best way possible towards your goals.

Finishing your Certificate or Degree? Complete the Petition for Graduation form! – Have you completed or are enrolled in all the classes needed to earn a certificate or degree? Make sure that you apply for your certificate/degree using the Petition for Graduation Form. Check out this quick video by Jenny Fererro explains the Petition for Graduation Process

Child Development Certificates and Degrees

CHDV Stackable Certificate & Degree Options

CERTIFICATE
& DEGREE OPTIONS
for Stackable degrees. Start with the Associate Teacher courses: CHDV 99, CHDV 100, CHDV 104, CHDV 115, and choose either CHDV 106, 182, 184, or 185