糖心Vlog传媒

Careers in Child Development & Related Fields 

---

Child development is the multifaceted, scientific study of children鈥檚 continuing growth and discovery from birth through adolescence. Early Care and Education (ECE) focuses primarily on children ages birth through eight. We examine the many biological, cognitive, psychological and emotional changes that occur as a person progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy. Continuous research and innovation regarding the development of infant, toddler, preschools, school-age, and adolescent children makes this and exciting and rewarding field to work. 

Many ECE professionals begin their careers working directly with children and families in public schools, private schools, non-profits, special education, or government funded 糖心Vlog传媒. Common career pathways typically include an upward progression of professional advancement.  You might begin your career as an assistant teacher, progress to a lead teacher and eventually, with more education and experience, become an administrator or director of a school or center. With greater responsibilities come greater financial rewards.

The Child Development field is vast including both direct and indirect work on behalf of children and families. For example, you might indirectly influence children鈥檚 development by administering effective 糖心Vlog传媒, conducting ongoing research, advocating for children鈥檚 rights, initiating pro-child legislature, or supporting children鈥檚 physical and mental health. 

The Mt. SAC Child Development & Education Department offers an excellent foundation in the core competencies essential for a career working with young children and families. The nested certificates provide a basis for entry into the field and the AS-T degree is for transfer to a four-year university.  Comprehensive educational preparation does not only mean completing Child Development classes, it includes building all the skills, quality, and dispositions required to becoming an effective teacher or administrator.  Courses in English writing and comprehension, science, math and critical thinking are required for degree completion and transfer attainment.  Depending on your career goal, a more specific or advanced degree may be required to excel in that occupation.

Depending on your career goal, a more specific or advanced degree may be required to excel in that occupation. If you are interested in pathways to becoming a K-12 credentialed teacher, the   provides counseling, advisement and assistance for students interested in becoming a K-12 teacher.  The s located in 26A Room 1610.

Whether you are an entry-level student considering a career in early childhood or an early childhood professional expanding your career options, we hope this information will inspire you with numerous opportunities in this profoundly important and rewarding profession!

• Mt. SAC Career Services
• Mt. SAC Career and Technology Education (CTE) Programs