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Child Development

Welcome to the Los Angeles Valley College Child Development Department. Our goal is to prepare you with the practical experience necessary to become an expert member of the early childhood workforce.  At the Los Angeles Valley College Child Development Department, we feel that early childhood shapes our future society. Therefore, through emphasizing theory and best practices, you will be provided with an in-depth understanding of the whole child in relation to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. We will also focus on science, technology, English, art, and math (STEAM) education, understanding that such study greatly increases student success.

We offer an AA degree and seven different certificates, which allow you a broad spectrum of opportunities. You may wish to teach, become a program director, or become a childcare owner. The possibilities are endless.  If you choose to move beyond an AA Degree, our program prepares you to transfer to a four-year university and receive a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in this or a related field. Not only are child development related careers rewarding on a personal level, but they can be financially rewarding, as well.

We have placed many students into excellent work sites. If you are considering a career teaching transitional kindergarten, we are pleased to inform you that Los Angeles County Childcare is offering stipends to transitional kindergarten teachers. If you are considering a career teaching elementary school, we are happy to announce that Los Angeles Unified School District is always looking for new teachers.  For more information about our department and programs, please enjoy our website, or contact us.

Sincerely,

Elmida Baghdaserians, Ed.D.
Chair & Professor, Child Development   

 

Contact
Chairperson
Elmida Baghdaserians
Phone
(818) 778-5502
Email
baghdaes@lavc.edu
Office Location
Child Development Family Complex (CDFC) CDD 173
Office Hours
Drop in on Wednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm, or by appointment 

Department

Child Development 

Pathway

Health & Public Service 

Programs

Child Development Degrees and Certificates

Click the tabs below to find out about the Child Development degrees and certificates.

Degrees 

  • The AA degrees in Child Development/ECE are designed for the students who are interested in learning about development,  emphasizing theory and best practices, you will be provided with an in-depth understanding of the whole child in relation to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. We also focus on science, technology, English, art, and math (STEAM) education, understanding that such study greatly increases student success.  

    We offer an AA degree and seven different certificates, which allow you a broad spectrum of opportunities and specializations. You may wish to teach, become a program director, or become a childcare owner. The possibilities are endless. Below is the list of all degrees we offer. To apply for any of the following certificates or degrees, please contact our CTE counselor Ratha Koam at  koamrc@lavc.edu  or visit admission and records to apply in person . 

Child Development AA  
Early Childhood Education AA  

Special Education AA

 

Early Childhood Education  AS-T

Newly Adopted K-12 Teaching Degrees 

Elementary Teacher Education

Liberal Studies: Multiple Subject Teacher Prep 

 

Certificates

  • Each of our certificates focus on a specialization in Early Childhood Education such as working with preschoolers, young children with exceptional needs, administration, infants& toddlers, school-age children and literacy.  Please see the list below. 
Certificate A  Child Development: Associate Teacher, Preschool          
Certificate B Child Development: Director, Preschool          
Certificate C Child Development: School Age Programs Teacher, Day Care          
Certificate D Child Development: Infant/Toddler Care Teacher          
Certificate E Child Development: Associate Teacher, Preschool, Literacy Emphasis          
Certificate F

Child Development: Teacher, Preschool, Special Education Emphasis

         

Child Development Teacher /Certificate Of Achievement 

Permit Information for Preschool & School-age Teaching 

State of California Permit Information 

Permit Matrices

Faculty

Full-time Faculty

Name Contact Information

Dr. Elmida Baghdaserians    

Tracey Dickson- Baca

Rose Drmandjian 

Dr. Veronica Getskow

 

 

baghdaes@lavc.edu

bacatj@lavc.edu

drmandvr@lavc.edu

getskov@lavc.edu

 

   

Adjunct Faculty

Name Contact Information

Debra Pourroy

Heidi Taglyan-Kourouyan 

Carolina Mendez

Renee Berg

Dr. Dana Kalek

Joanny Iaccino 

Madlen Aslanian 

Lisa Brauer 

Carrie Reed

Dr. La Tanga Hardy 

Evelyn Paz-Durocher 

Shoshana Grattidge

 

 

 

 

pourrod@lavc.edu

taglyahh@lavc.edu

valdovc@lavc.edu

bergrl2@lavc.edu

kalekd@lavc.edu

iaccinjm@lavc.edu

aslanimd@lavc.edu

brauerla@lavc.edu

reedcl@piercecollege.edu

hardylg@lattc.edu

pazdure@lavc.edu

grattisz@lamission.edu

 

Faculty Profiles

  • BA in Human Development, MA in Counseling, Ed. D. Educational Psychology- Organizational Leadership 
  • Teaches Growth and Development, Child in Diverse Society, Administration and Curriculum. 
  • Fun Fact - I'm a parent of 2 teens, I play tennis, love to travel and enjoying kayaking with my family
  • Pronouns: Her/She

  • AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences, BA in Sociology, MA in Educational Psychology -Early Childhood Education

  • Teaches Child Growth and Development, Teaching in a Diverse Society, Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Settings

  • Fun Fact- loves hiking

  • Pronouns: she/her/hers

 

 

  • B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Child and Family Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Teaches Growth and Development, Curriculum, Practices and Principles, Child/Family/Community, and Parenting
  • Fun Fact:  Thanks to my childhood experiences with my grandmother, I love to cook!
  • Pronouns:  She/Her

  • BA in Elementary Education, Winona State University  MA in Early Childhood Education, CSUN and  Ph.D in Education , UCLA.   
  • Teaches- Child Health, Principals and Practices and Children's Literature 
  • Fun Fact- I have 5 kids and 13 grandchildren, I'm a published author, I love children's books 
  • Pronouns: She / her