Early Childhood Education Options 408.741.2098 Program Options Career Paths Dept. The students enrolled in Child Studies courses at West Valley College can make a difference in the lives of children and the future. The Child Studies Department offers a wide variety of courses for students interested in careers in education including early childhook education, infant, preschool, and school-age child care in early chikdhood progrqm supervision aand administration.
Courses focus on theory, research, and program practice .
Students have opportunities to work directly with children in our Child Development Centers located at West Valley College. Courses are offered in the morning, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Financial aid, tuition and book subsidy, on-campus child care and child care tuition subsidy are available. Students are encouraged to complete the certificate programs as they work towards their Associates Degree and prepare to transfer to four-year colleges.