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Associate in Arts/Science Degrees and Certificate Programs 63
CERAMICS
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
This degree or certificate is designed for students wish-
ing to prepare for employment in the commercial ceramic
industry. Emphasis is on job-related skills such as produc-
tion forming techniques, surface design techniques, glaze
formulation and application, chemical safety, and kiln
technology. The certificate is also designed for those setting
up their own production studios to work as independent
artists. Students will demonstrate skill in a broad range of
ceramic techniques, define and use core concepts used in
the ceramic area, produce original work that demonstrates
a high level of craft, and describe, analyze and provide
criticism of ceramic work. Students must complete all required
courses for a total of 27 units. Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, student will be able to
define and use core concepts used in the ceramic area;
describe, analyze and provide criticism of ceramic work;
produce original work that demonstrates a high level of
craft; and demonstrate skill in a broad range of ceramic
techniques.
REQUIRED COURSES: ART 130, 186, 187, 188, 190, 191, 192,
193, 195.
RECOMMENDED COURSES: ART 111
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
The following degree or certificate options are designed to sup-
port and encourage the professional development of students
who aim for a career in: Infant, Toddler, and/or Preschool
Education; School Age Child Care; and/ or Early Childhood
Administration and Supervision. Each certificate is aligned
with the California Child Development Permit, which is issued
through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
The permit enables an educator to move along a career ladder
which supports a hierarchy of professional goals and competen-
cies relative to employment and leadership. Program Learning
Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will
develop an understanding of young children, and of the multiple
interacting influences on children’s development and learning
in order to create environments that are healthy, respectful, sup- plus 16 units of General Education, necessary for the California
portive and challenging for all children; understand and value
the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families
and communities; use this understanding to create respectful,
reciprocal relationships that support and empower families
and involve families in their children’s learning and develop-
ment; articulate and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of
observation and assessment, develop competence in the use of
observation, documentation and assessment techniques and tools
to support teaching and learning in partnership with families
and other professionals; plan and implement developmentally
appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant experiences
that promote and/or support development and learning for all
young children; and identify as a member of the early childhood
profession, understand and use ethical guidelines and other
professional standards related to early childhood practice.
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
The following General Education courses are required for the
Teacher — Preschool, Infant/Toddler or School Age Care, and
Master Teacher and Site Supervisor certificates.
*Select 16 units from the Glendale College Associate Degree
General Education area 9A-D (see AA/AS requirements) with
at least one course from each of the following areas:
• 9a. Natural Science OR 9d.(2). Mathematics course
• 9.b. Social Science
• 9c. Humanities
• 9d.(1). English Composition
For students completing an AS degree in Child Development,
Glendale Community College requires that you satisfy addi-
tional courses in American Institutions/State & Local Govern-
ment, U.S. History, Mathematics, Health, Physical Education,
First Aid, Cultural Diversity, as well as the major. Please see
Graduation Requirements areas 1-8 in the catalog.
TEACHER
This curriculum is designed for those students who plan careers
in teaching in a preschool setting. The curriculum requires
completion of 24 units of Child Development courses plus 16
units of General Education courses. This certificate is aligned
with the California Child Development Permit, which is issued
through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 138, 140, 141, 142, 150, 156,
181.
INFANT/TODDLER
This curriculum is designed for those students who plan
careers in teaching in an infant/toddler education setting. The
curriculum requires completion of 27 units of Child Develop-
ment courses plus a minimum of 16 units of General Education
courses, necessary for the California Child Development Permit.
REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 138, 140, 141, 142, 147
150, 156, 180.
SCHOOL-AGE CARE
This curriculum is designed for those students who plan careers
in teaching in a school-age child care setting. The curriculum
requires completion of 27 units of Child Development courses
Child Development Permit.
REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 137, 138, 140, 141, 142,
150, 156, 182.
MASTER TEACHER
This curriculum is designed for those students who plan teach-
ing careers in an early childhood setting. The program requires
completion of the 27 units of Child Development curriculum
plus 16 units of General Education courses, necessary for the
California Child Development Permit.
REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 138, 140, 141, 142, 150,
156, 176, 180 or 181 or 182.