Explore Potential Careers

Current positions available in the area include Para educator, youth work positions, teacher's aide, community based supportive services positions and after school care. 

Program Options 

Studying Child and Adolescent Development can lead you to a variety of different jobs or career paths, including paraeducator, youth work, TK-12 teachers aide and after additional study can enter administration, TK-12 teaching, school administration, family support, school-based counseling, public policy, developmental research, educational policy and similar fields. 

The Educator Careers I and Educator Careers II Certificates and coursework count towards the AA-T Degree and are designed to be taken in order.

Transfer Options

All area CSU's and private institutions provide transfer continuity. SFSU specifically offers a variety of emphasis areas within the SFSU Child and Adolescent Development Department, for those interested in pursuing careers with children and youth. USF also offers a transfer pathway for CCSF students, and a Dual Degree Program for future teachers. 

If you're interested in teaching middle or high school, you can major in the subject you want to teach. The SFSU Single Subject Credential Program offers examples. Future credentialed teachers need a BA or BS degree AND a California teaching credential. Local teacher credential programs include: SFSU, USF, SFUSD and other private and public options within the SF Bay Area. SFSU also offers the SF Scholars Program, a blended Master's and BA Program for Special Educators and Multiple ITEP s(Integrated Teacher Education Programs) 

Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.