Education, Human Development & Special Needs
The Associate of Arts in Education, Human Development, and Special Needs offers lower
division coursework that provides an introduction to issues, policies, and practices
of education, with an emphasis on special education. Students will build a foundation
appropriate for entry into advanced study in education, including educational research,
educational advocacy, public policy, and/or teacher preparation. The students also
have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-8 settings.
This degree is designed to facilitate students transferring to the University of California,
Riverside with an Associate Degree in Education, Human Development & Special Needs.
With this degree, the student will be prepared to enter into the Education, Society,
and Human Development BA program. In this program, students are able to follow a general
plan; specialize in Community Leadership, Policy, and Social Justice; or develop their
own custom program of study.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of historical influences, current trends, theories, and
educational issues in a global context.
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards, ethics, and professionalism in classrooms
and school visits and implement established observation and visitation protocols within
schools.
- Identify laws and regulations pertaining to and protecting children with disabilities
and other special needs in education and community settings.
- Describe the process of accessing community agencies, referral systems, and procedures
for specialized support, specialized documents, resources and placement options.
0-15 units
| Fall/Spring |
Units |
| ENGL-C1000/C1000H |
4 |
| STAT-C1000/C1000H or Math 25 or 26 or Psychology 48 or Sociology 48 |
3-4 |
| Early Childhood Studies 20 |
3 |
| Education 10 |
3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) |
Units |
| Early Childhood Studies 40 |
3 |
16-30 units
| Fall/Spring |
Units |
| Education 1 |
4 |
| Early Childhood Education 19 |
3 |
| English 1B/ 1BH |
4 |
| Geography 1/ 1H |
3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) |
Units |
| Early Childhood Studies 47 |
3 |
| History 1 or 2 |
3 |
31-45 units
| Fall/Spring |
Units |
| Biology 1/ 1H |
4 |
| Communication Studies C1000/C1000H |
3 |
| Early Childhood Education 43 |
3 |
| Sociology 10 |
3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) |
Units |
| History 1 |
3 |
46-60+ units
| Fall/Spring |
Units |
| Dance 6 or Art 6/ 6H |
3 |
| Humanities 16 |
3 |
| Music 89 |
3 |
| Political Science C1000/C1000H |
3 |
| For IGETC you must have two years of foreign language in high school with C or better
or take American Sign Language 1 or Spanish 1/ 1H at 女优app and must take Math other
than Math 26 |
Associate of Art Degree
The Associate of Art Degree in Education, Human Development and Special Needs will
be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education
and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
