Current Course Offerings
The following represents a list of courses currently offered at Palomar College. Please note that some courses may be offered only one semester a year (i.e., CHDV 105 offered only in the fall).
- CHDV 100 – Child Growth and Development
- CHDV 101 – Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- CHDV 102 – Working with Parents and Families
- CHDV 103 – Infant and Toddler Development
- CHDV 104 – Guidance for Young Children
- CHDV 105 – Observation and Assessment
- CHDV 105A – Observation, Assessment, and Participation Lab
- CHDV 106 – Infant and Toddler Care and Curriculum
- CHDV 110 – Introduction to Special Education
- CHDV 115 – Child, Family, Community
- CHDV 120 – Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- CHDV 142 – Using Sign in the Early Childhood Setting
- CHDV 145 – Understanding Childhood Stress and Trauma
- CHDV 150 – Advanced Administration and Management for Early Childhood Directors
- CHDV 155 – Advanced Supervision for Early Childhood Directors
- CHDV 172 – Teaching in a Diverse Society
- CHDV 180 – School-Age Development
- CHDV 185 – Introduction to Curriculum
- CHDV 190 – School-Age Curriculum
- CHDV 195 – Adult Supervision/Mentor Teacher Preparation
- CHDV 201 – Practicum in Early Childhood Education
DEACTIVATE COURSES
Questions: Contact Gina Wilson gwilson2@palomar.edu
Courses may be subject to a waiver or substitution.
- CHDV 99: Prep for Child Development Majors – waiver
- CHDV 112: Early Intervention and Inclusion – Replace with CHLD 240 from Mira Costa
- CHDV 142: Using Sign in Early Childhood Settings – waiver
- CHDV 152 A & B: Environmental Rating Scale – waiver
- CHDV 205: Internship in Child and Family Service – SWHS 100 substitution
Previously Offered Certificates and Degrees
Child Development Course Requirements
✓ = required course
* = course option
| Course | Associate Teacher | School-Age Assistant | Teacher | Preschool Master Teacher | Infant/ Toddler Master Teacher | Early Inclusion Master Teacher | Early Childhood Admin. | Child and Family Services | Child & Adolescent AA-T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHDV 100 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHDV 101 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 102 | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| CHDV 103 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 105 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| CHDV 105A | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| CHDV 105B | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 105C | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 106 | * | ✓ | |||||||
| CHDV 110 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 115 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHDV 120 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| CHDV 145 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 150 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 155 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 172 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 174 | |||||||||
| CHDV 180 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 182 | * | * | * | * | * | ||||
| CHDV 184 | * | * | * | * | * | ||||
| CHDV 185 | * | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| CHDV 180 | ✓ | ||||||||
| CHDV 195 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| CHDV 201 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- Curriculum courses. This is a requirement from the state for a Child Development Permit; however, you may select one as a focus based on the age you will work with.