Child and Family Studies

Please click on the links below to open pdf files provided by the Parent-Infant & Child Institute:

Helping Young Children Recover after the Northern California Fires

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Job Posting?  Internship Opportunity?
Please use the link below:

Career Ed Job Postings
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Thinking about being a teacher? 
Or, need an amazing transfer class? 
Click below to learn about three new classes in Spring 2020 that are required for the AS-T Elementary Teacher Ed.

spring 2020 flyer ast elem ed.pdf
Subject to change, flyer current as of 11/14/19.

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The Napa Valley College Child and Family Studies Program prepares students to work as teachers with young children in public and private programs. The Child and Family Studies Program may also serve as a beginning for students planning to attend a four-year college to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Upon completion of the A.S. Degree in Child and Family Studies at Napa Valley College, the student is eligible for the California Child Development Teacher Permit available through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The program also offers several certificates and has recently added a new Associate Degree for Transfer in Early Childhood Education (an SB 1440 degree).  In addition the program offers a certificate and an A.S. degree in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Studies specifically designed for those that teach children through 12th grade, and those interested in working in agencies that serve the LGBT community.

 The program integrates theory, research and practice from various disciplines—among others: psychology, anthropology, humanities, and behavioral science—through interdisciplinary courses and practicum exercises. Students develop a thorough understanding of family systems and the varied socio-cultural contexts in which children and families live and grow.

What can I do with a degree in Child and Family Studies? 

Students who obtain a degree in Child and Family Studies will be able to:

• apply for their Child Development Permit through the California Commission on teacher Credentialing
• apply for transfer to a 4 year institution
• apply for positions working with children and families
• continue their education and work toward a K-12 teaching credential 
  
  
  

Certificates & Degrees

To apply for a certificate, download the appropriate form from the Career Education Certificates page link below, fill it out completely, and submit it to the program coordinator.  Please contact the coordinator for information on program requirements.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosures

Napa Valley College Career Education Programs are open and available to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Admission requirements for Napa Valley College Career Education programs are described in the current Napa Valley College catalog. 

For incidents involving any employee of the college please report to: 
Charo Albarrán, Executive Director, Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator Calbarran@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7100.

For incidents involving only students please report to:
Oscar De Haro, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Affairs, 
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ODeHaro@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7360

The Interim Section 504 compliance officer is:
Oscar De Haro, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Affairs, 
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ODeHaro@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7360

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