Overview
Welcome to the Education & Human Development (EHD) Department at Cañada College.
We support students interested in working with children and families in their communities.
Whether exploring careers in education, social work, and/or community organizations,
EHD can help you achieve your goals.
Education Pathways
Students may choose from the following programs:
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Become an early childhood educator and earn certificates and/or degrees towards
transfer and the Child Development Permit.
- Inclusion Support- Pursue a teaching career working with children with disabilities in either self-contained
or inclusive learning environments.
- Multilingual Language Learners- Acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively engage with young dual-language
or multilingual learners.
- Youth & School-Age - Complete coursework to gain foundational skills to work in after-school programs
and in diverse learning settings.
- Social Work & Human Services Pathways: Students interested in social work and related professions may complete the Social
Work & Human Services Associate in Arts Degree to Transfer.
For more information about the required courses, see Degrees/Certificates and meet with an Academic Counselor.
For questions about the Education & Human Development Department, see Contact Us.
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