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Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Synthesize child development research with principles and
practices for early childhood teaching to create early learning environments that are respectful, supportive and challenging for all children, from infancy through adolescence
• Design inclusive, culturally and linguistically appropriate learning environments, based on child development, child observations, family information and knowledge of culturally diverse child rearing practices
engagement experiences. Students acquire knowledge to integrate developmentally appropriate practices and their application to teaching young children along with skills in building relationships with children and families. This Certificate of Achievement meets entry-level professional requirements for teachers in early childhood programs and fulfills requirements to qualify as a teacher in a center licensed by the California Department of Social Services. Students who wish to qualify
to become a director must also take CD 59G “Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Management Systems)” and CD 59H “Supervision and Administration
of Child Development Programs (Leadership Skills).” The Certificate of Achievement is designed to meet the Child Development course requirements for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. The permit requires 18 quarter units (equivalent to 12 semester units).
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of settings with
children and families with a commitment to uphold ethical
standards
• Recognize the importance of community engagement and
their role as local, national and global advocates for children,
families and the community
• Integrate developmentally appropriate practices and their
application to teaching young children
• Demonstrate skills in building relationships with children and
families
1. Meet the requirements for this certificate level
2. Complete the following.
Current Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certificate required.
• Incorporate strategies for building respectful, reciprocal family and community relationships in order to support families with their children’s development and learning
• Assess children’s learning through observation, documentation and interpretation, using results to guide curriculum and teaching strategies
• Recommend developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning that include respectful, supportive relationships with children and families, and curriculum that support foundational skills and concepts in language, math, science, art, and social relationships
• Demonstrate practices that maintain standards of health, nutrition and safety in group care early childhood settings
• Apply ethical standards of behavior accepted by the profession of early childhood education
1. Meet the A.A.-T./A.S.-T. degree requirements for transfer.
2. Complete the following.
Required Core:
CD 10G CD 10H
CD 12 CD 50*
CD 51A* CD 52* CD 54* CD 64*
CD 68*
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Child Development (The Early Years) 4
also listed as PSYC 10G
Child Growth and Development
(Middle Childhood and Adolescence) 4 also listed as PSYC 10H
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships 4 Principles and Practices of Teaching
Young Children 4 Basic Student Teaching Practicum 5 Observation and Assessment of Children 4 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs 4 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the
Young Child 4 Teaching in a Diverse Society 4
CD 10G CD 12 CD 50
Child Development (The Early Years) 4
also listed as PSYC 10G
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships 4 Principles and Practices of Teaching
Young Children 4
*CD 50, 51A, 52, 54, 64 and 68 must be taken fall 2013 or later to apply.
CD 10H
CD 52 CD 53 CD 54 CD 55
CD 56
CD 58 CD 61
CD 63 CD 64
CD 68 CD 71
Child Growth and Development
(Middle Childhood and Adolescence) (4) also listed as PSYC 10H
Observation and Assessment of Children (4) Creative Art for the Young Child (3) Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs (4) Literacy Development and Activities
for the Young Child (3)
Understanding and Working with
English Learners (3)
Infant/Toddler Development (5)
Music and Movement
(Developmental Foundations) (3)
Math and Science Activities for the
Young Child (3)
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the
Young Child (4)
Teaching in a Diverse Society (4) Constructive Guidance and Positive Discipline in Early Childhood (3)
Major Transfer GE Electives
Early Childhood Education for Transfer 37 CSU GE or (IGETC for CSU) (47-61 units) CSU-transferrable elective courses required when the major units plus transfer GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ....................................90
Child Development
Certificate of Achievement
This vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with diverse children in early childhood settings. The program includes academic instruction, job skills training and field and community
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Complete a minimum of nine units: 9