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Child Development Major

Associate in Arts - 18 credits in major + general education requirements (see Graduation Checklists)

Required Courses Formerly Called Credits

Child Dev P223 (formerly known as Child Dev P113) or Psych P223 – Child Development CHDV 13, P113 3

Child Dev P122 – Child, Family and Community CHDV 42 3

Choose Either Block

Child Dev P142 – Prin./Early Childhood Education CHDV 41A 2

Child Dev P144 – Creative Activities for Children CHDV 43A 3

or

Child Dev P143 – Prin./Early Childhood Education CHDV 41B 2

Child Dev P145 – Creative Activities for Children CHDV 43B or P141B 2

And other Child Development elective Courses totaling 18 credits.

General Education Requirements

Core Program: 8 – 10 credits
Additional General Education Requirements: 17 – 27 credits
(Please review 2005-06 Porterville College Graduation Checklist to determine core program and additional general education requirements.)

Required Courses	Formerly Called	Credits
Child Dev P223 (formerly known as Child Dev P113) or Psych P223 – Child Development	CHDV 13, P113	3
Child Dev P122 – Child, Family and Community	CHDV 42	3
Choose Either Block
Child Dev P142 – Prin./Early Childhood Education	CHDV 41A	2
Child Dev P144 – Creative Activities for Children	CHDV 43A	3
or
Child Dev P143 – Prin./Early Childhood Education	CHDV 41B	2
Child Dev P145 – Creative Activities for Children	CHDV 43B or P141B	2
And other Child Development elective Courses totaling 18 credits.
General Education Requirements
Core Program: 8 – 10 credits Additional General Education Requirements: 17 – 27 credits (Please review 2005-06 Porterville College Graduation Checklist to determine core program and additional general education requirements.)