Antioch University Santa Barbara Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

2011-12 Moorpark College Concentration Preparation for Antioch University

Child Development & Education (CDE) Concentration BA in Liberal Studies

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Pre-Requisites at MC (Units) Planned In Progress Completed CD M03 Child, Family and Community (3) CD M11 Programs: Early Childhood (3) CD M23 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Children (3)

Because Antioch University Santa Barbara offers a B.A. degree-completion program, we only offer upper-division, university-level courses. As a result, lower-division community college courses count as pre-requisites for AUSB courses.

All students are expected to complete the pre-requisites for the Concentration prior to enrolling at AUSB or via concurrent enrollment before end of second quarter at AUSB.

A maximum of 57 quarter (38 semester) units may be accepted in transfer for any one department. Of this, a maximum of 30 quarter (20 semester) units can be applied to a Concentration.

AUSB/MC Pre-Reqs for CDE Concentration Revised 12.15.2011 2011-12 Concentration in Child Development & Education (CDE) Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies

The Child Development & Education concentration weaves a cohesive understanding of child development (from birth through adolescence), family systems, and social contexts to prepare culturally competent caregivers and educators. Responsive childhood education influences the formation of the individual for life. Students choosing the Child Development & Education concentration are most likely already in or planning to enter the field of childhood education. Antioch believes that childhood educators are among the most important in the educational spectrum. This degree provides students with an increased array of tools to bring to the all-important task of helping children develop to their fullest potential. This concentration is ideal for people who seek careers in child development, education or advocacy, ranging from birth to the age of 18. The degree also increases the student’s marketability in a field with ever-increasing demands for trained professionals. Some students choose childhood education as a vocation; others as a stepping stone into K-12 education.

Curriculum The curriculum for this concentration allows students to deeply explore the principles and practices of childhood education, to consider their role in advocacy, and to think broadly about global issues and cultural contexts. Students take courses in psychology plus courses specific to early childhood education, child and adolescent development, and other related disciplines within the liberal arts. A unique aspect of this concentration is that students are required to take separate Practica in which they observe and reflect on the delivery of different models of childhood education as they are presented to different age groups. In addition to the degree requirements, students pursuing any concentration must complete a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60-quarter units with at least 24 upper-division units completed at AUSB. All courses at AUSB are upper-division and students pursuing this concentration must complete the lower- division pre-requisite courses prior to their second quarter. Students are strongly encouraged to complete several of the following courses (chosen in consultation with an Academic Advisor):

. Child Development . Family Systems: Global Perspectives . Child Advocacy . Special Education: Response to . Adolescent Development Intervention . Emerging Models of Childhood . Child Psychology: The Effect of Education Trauma . Theories of Learning and Cognition . Media & Technology . Language Acquisition & Development . Peers & Community . Integrating Curriculum: Best Practices . Practicum I: Advocacy . Practicum II: Curriculum

Students may choose from the following related courses to complete their curriculum: Human Rights, Positive Psychology, Theories of Personality, Issues of Chemical Dependency, Group Dynamics, Intercultural Communication, Latino Community in American Society, and Conflict Management to name a few.

Graduate Study The most natural step for graduate study after acquiring a BA with a concentration in Child Development and Education is a teaching credential for elementary school teachers and/or a Masters in Education. Both are available at Antioch University Santa Barbara. Some find their interest in Psychology piqued and pursue graduate study in that field; others who want to take their work in childhood education into their own business pursue graduate study in Business. Both these graduate courses of study are also available at Antioch University Santa Barbara.