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
CHDV Non-Stackable Certificate & Degree Options
Child Development Certificates and Degrees Planning Worksheets
Stackable Child Development Certificates/Degrees Effective Fall 2023:
- Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate
- Child Development Teacher
- Child Development Infant Toddler Master Teacher
- Child Development Preschool Master Teacher
- Child Development Early Inclusion Master Teacher
- Child Development Early Childhood Administration
- Child and Family Services
Non-Stackable Child Development Certificates and Degrees:
- Child Adolescent AA-T Transfer Degree
- Child Development/Early Childhood AS-T Transfer Degree
- Child Development School Age Assistant
Elementary Education Preparation Degree
- Foundations of Elementary Education Certificate
- University Studies Elementary Education Preparation Advising Sheet (Updated 2.2024)