{"id":3228,"date":"2018-04-09T09:47:37","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T16:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/?page_id=3228"},"modified":"2026-11-06T11:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T19:00:18","slug":"certificates-and-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/certificates-and-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificates and Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\">Pathways to Graduation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We strongly recommend that ALL child development (CHDV) students receive individual department advising with one of our full-time CHDV professors. During this time, we can answer your questions, determine if you have equivalencies for courses taken at other colleges, ensure you take the appropriate courses in order to complete the necessary coursework, and review certificates, degrees, and permits in the most efficient manner possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\">Definitions: Units, Certificates, and Permits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Units: <\/strong>Some jobs will require 12 or 24 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units. All of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/child-development-courses-needed-for-certificates-and-degrees\/\">CHDV courses<\/a> can be used to gain ECE units. We recommend starting with the four classes for one of our age-specific certificates. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificates<\/strong>: Issued by Palomar College as proof of education.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students finishing a certificate and\/or degree must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/graduation-information\/\">Petition for Graduation Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2ypMtUrP8oM\">short video that explains the Petition for Graduation Process.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Permits<\/strong>: Issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for employment purposes.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teaching permits prove qualifications for employment. Many early education centers require specific permits for job placement.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/permit-information\/\">Permit Information <\/a>page for more details on the types of permits and how to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We have NEW CHDV certificates and degrees! <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mvnMiWMro-9Fsll5MRru2YS_8ufTBy8ZZenhqE_zNuE\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mvnMiWMro-9Fsll5MRru2YS_8ufTBy8ZZenhqE_zNuE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Please read about our new options!<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please view our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/child-development-courses-needed-for-certificates-and-degrees\/\">Palomar&#8217;s Child Development Courses<\/a>.<br>You may also view our <a href=\"https:\/\/palomar.curriqunet.com\/catalog\/alias\/college\/iq\/Cover\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/palomar.curriqunet.com\/catalog\/alias\/college\/iq\/Cover\">Catalog List of CHDV Classes<\/a> to learn the names and read a description for each of our courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\">Career Pathways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &apos;Segoe UI&apos;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &apos;Helvetica Neue&apos;, sans-serif\">We have created a variety of pathways that meet the needs of the Child Development &amp; Education Department and student pathways. Where do you see yourself in your journey?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7007\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/CHDV-Path-Finder.png?resize=792%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Child development and education career paths from preschool to elementary teaching at Palomar College.\" class=\"wp-image-7007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/CHDV-Path-Finder.png?resize=792%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 792w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/CHDV-Path-Finder.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/CHDV-Path-Finder.png?resize=768%2C993&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/CHDV-Path-Finder.png?resize=1188%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1188w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/CHDV-Path-Finder.png?w=1316&amp;ssl=1 1316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Finding Your Path<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"847\" data-id=\"7679\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2026\/06\/2026-CHDV-Pathways.png?resize=657%2C847&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Flyer for Palomar College&apos;s Child Development &amp; Education Department detailing certificates, degrees, and course requirements.\" class=\"wp-image-7679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2026\/06\/2026-CHDV-Pathways.png?w=657&amp;ssl=1 657w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2026\/06\/2026-CHDV-Pathways.png?resize=233%2C300&amp;ssl=1 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courses For The Journey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following resources may be viewed and\/or printed. The best results are opening them in a new tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/06\/I-want-to-be.-Pathways-in-Child-Development-and-Education.pdf\">Palomar College Find Your Pathway Printable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2026\/06\/2026-CHDV-Pathways.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"7678\">Child Development &amp; Education Courses For Degrees &amp; Transfer<\/a> [PDF]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\">Advising 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please watch the following informative video on how to navigate the Child Development &amp; Education certificates, degrees, and permit process. For additional information, please check in with the department for specific advising qustions. We know that plans can change, and we want to help you achieve your goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DE_OdjqqKrY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\">Degrees and Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infant\/Toddler Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preschool Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Age Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child Development Certificate\/Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child Development Administration Certificate\/Degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transfer Degrees <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/02\/Child-Adolescent-AAT-Transfer-Degree.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-4299\">Child Adolescent AA-T Transfer Degree<\/a> (Transfers to CSUSM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/05\/CHDVEarly-Childhood-AST-Transfer-Degree-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Childhood AS-T Transfer Degree<\/a> (Transfers to SDSU and other CSUs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elementary Education Preparation Transfer Degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/catalog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/05\/2026-2027-Catalog-Volume-LXXV-Reduced.pdf\">University Studies Elementary Education Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/CHDV-Department-Advising-Sheet-Stackable-Degrees-updates-Sp223-.png\">Certificates and Degrees Palomar Fall 2023 &#8211; Summer 2026<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please meet with a Child Development &amp; Education faculty member if you have questions about certificates and degrees you have previously started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/04\/Child-Development-Associate-Teacher-Certificate.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-4310\">Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/Child-Development-Teacher-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Development Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/Child-Development-Infant-Toddler-Master-Teacher-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Development Infant Toddler Master Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/Child-Development-Preschool-Master-Teacher-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Development Preschool Master Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2024\/08\/Child-Development-School-Age-Assistant-Certificate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-4649\">Child Development School Age Assistant Certificate&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/Child-Development-Early-Inclusion-Master-Teacher-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Development Early Inclusion Master Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/Child-Development-Early-Childhood-Administration-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Development Early Childhood Administration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/04\/Child-and-Family-Services-Certificate-of-Achievement-or-A.S.-Degree-Tan-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child and Family Services, A.S. Degree<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elementary Education Preparation Degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2024\/08\/University-Studies-Elementary-Education-Preparation-Advising-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Studies Elementary Education Preparation Advising Sheet (Updated 2\/2024)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pathways to Graduation&nbsp; We strongly recommend that ALL child development (CHDV) students receive individual department advising with one of our full-time CHDV professors. During this time, we can answer your questions, determine if you have equivalencies for courses taken at other colleges, ensure you take the appropriate courses in order to complete the necessary coursework,&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/certificates-and-degrees\/\">Continue Reading<span> Certificates and Degrees<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":521,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3228","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Pd756y-Q4","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7103,"url":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/child-development-courses-needed-for-certificates-and-degrees\/","url_meta":{"origin":3228,"position":0},"title":"Palomar College Child Development Courses","author":"Wilson, Gina","date":"September 10, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"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). Fall & Spring CoursesFall OnlySpring OnlyCDEV C1000: Child Growth and Development (Formerly CHDV 100)CHDV\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/","url_meta":{"origin":3228,"position":1},"title":"Welcome!","author":"Studinka, Diane","date":"October 2, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"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. 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