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Child Development
Child Development offers programs for Career and transfer students. Certificates of Completion, Certificates of Achievement and Associate Degree program is available to students interested in a range of child development opportunities and in meeting the requirements for the State of California Child Development permits and the California State Department of Social Services, Title 22, Community Care Licensing.

San Diego Mesa College
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Child Development Career Pathway
San Diego Mesa College University Transfer Employment
Certificate Associate in Science
Course Requirements for Transfer Students
Students who plan to transfer to a four year college or university and earn a bachelor's degree in this discipline should consult with a counselor or visit the Transfer/Career Center to determine the appropriate major preparation courses for their specific transfer institution and major. Transfer students may also earn an Associate of Arts degree in Transfer Studies. This degree is individually tailored to each student's specific transfer requirements in order to provide the most efficient path to transfer. More information on transfer programs and procedures is available in the Transfer Programs section of the catalog.

Common university majors related to the field of Child Development include:
  • Child Development
  • Family and Consumer Studies and Sciences
  • Gerontology
  • Human Development
  • Liberal Studies