{"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":"2026-06-04T20:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T03:38:04","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\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly recommend that ALL child development (CHDV) students receive individual department advising with one of our full-time CHDV &amp; EDUC faculty members. 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\">Units, Certificates, and Permits Explained<\/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 classes for our Associate Teacher Certificate. Please watch the Advising Video and access the Associate Teacher Certificate worksheet below.<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctc.ca.gov\/credentials\/leaflets\/child-development-permits-(cl-797)\">California Commission on Teacher Credentialing<\/a> 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>Here is specific information on the qualifications for the various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctc.ca.gov\/credentials\/leaflets\/child-development-permits-(cl-797)\">Child Development Permits<\/a><\/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>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><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', 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-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/06\/I-want-to-be.-Pathways-in-Child-Development-and-Education-791x1024.png?resize=791%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Child development and education career paths from preschool to elementary teaching at Palomar College.\" class=\"wp-image-7007\" style=\"width:406px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/06\/I-want-to-be.-Pathways-in-Child-Development-and-Education.png?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/06\/I-want-to-be.-Pathways-in-Child-Development-and-Education.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/06\/I-want-to-be.-Pathways-in-Child-Development-and-Education.png?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/06\/I-want-to-be.-Pathways-in-Child-Development-and-Education.png?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2025\/06\/I-want-to-be.-Pathways-in-Child-Development-and-Education.png?w=1545&amp;ssl=1 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><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><\/p>\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>Please take a minute to watch the following advising video on how to navigate the certificate, degree, and permit process. For additional information, 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 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-16-9 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\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mTyeXOn-XN0?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\">Prior Degrees and Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-15-at-1.27.42-PM.png\">Non-Stackable Certificates and Degrees Fall 2023 &#8211; Summer 2026<\/a><\/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\">Child Development\/Early Childhood AS-T Transfer Degree<\/a> (Transfers to SDSU and other CSUs)<\/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&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Stackable Certificates and Degrees Palomar Fall 2023 &#8211; Summer 2026<\/a><\/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\/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\/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\u00a0 We strongly recommend that ALL child development (CHDV) students receive individual department advising with one of our full-time CHDV &amp; EDUC faculty members. 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&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,"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":"Child Development Courses Offered at Palomar College","author":"Wilson, Gina","date":"September 10, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Child Development Courses CHDV 100 \u2013 Child Growth and Development CHDV 101 \u2013 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children CHDV 102 \u2013 Working with Parents and Families CHDV 103 \u2013 Infant and Toddler Development CHDV 104 - Guidance for Young Children CHDV 105 \u2013 Observation and Assessment CHDV 105A\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. 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