Child, Family & Education Studies


Child Development

Kid Solving Puzzle

Program Overview

The Child, Family & Education Studies department incorporates three disciplines: Child Development, Family and Consumer Studies, and Education. The Family and Consumer Studies Department offers a combination program of academic and vocational courses that enables the student to: graduate with Associate of Arts degree, transfer, obtain a certificate for entry level positions, or engage in professional development opportunities for advanced certificate programs.

Contact
Chairperson
Amanda Andrade
Phone
(323) 415-5060
Email
andradaj@elac.edu
Office Location
F7-305B
Office Hours
M - Th: 11 am - 7 pm
F: 8 am - 4 pm

Department
Child, Family & Education Studies

Pathway
Social & Behavioral Sciences

Certificates and Degrees

Degrees

  • AA Child Development
  • AS-T in Early Childhood Education
  • AA-T Elementary Teacher Education
  • AS-T Nutrition and Dietetics

Skill Certificates

  • Associate Teacher: Teacher - Certification 1
  • Family Child Care Provider
  • Children with Special Needs Emphasis

Certificates of Achievement

  • Teacher - Certificate 2
  • Site Supervisor - Certificate 3
  • Infant/Toddler Emphasis
  • Gerontology/Health