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1. Meet the A.A./A.S. degree requirements. 2. Complete the following.
Current Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certificate required.
Early Childhood Mental Health
Certificate of Achievement
De Anza College’s Child Development and Education Department developed the Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate of Achievement to train mental health professionals at the entry and advanced level, ECE educators at the beginning and advanced level, and professionals working
in early education, mental health and community services settings or programs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community-based, early childhood mental health programs. Students develop skills to work with both children and their families. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to meet Child Development course requirements for a Child Development Master Teacher level as specialization units. The Child Development Master Teacher permit requires 36 quarter units (equivalent to 24 semester units) ECE/CD including core courses. The permit also requires 24 quarter units (equivalent to 16 semester units) of General Education courses plus 3 quarter units (equivalent to 2 semester units) of adult supervision.
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 early childhood mental health practices to support
the development of social and emotional skills in young
children
• Demonstrate skills in building relationships with children and
families
1. Meet the requirements for this certificate level. 2. Complete the following.
CD 10G CD 10H
CD 12 CD 50
CD 52 CD 54 CD 55
Child Development (The Early Years)
also listed as PSYC 10G
Child Growth and Development
(Middle Childhood and Adolescence)
also listed as PSYC 10H
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Observation and Assessment of Children Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs Literacy Development and Activities
for the Young Child
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the
Young Child
Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Adult Supervision) Teaching in a Diverse Society
4 4
4
4 4 4
3 4
3 4
3
CD 64
CD 67
CD 68
Complete a minimum of three units:
CD 53 CD 56
CD 58 CD 59G
CD 59H
CD 60 CD 61
CD 63
CD 71
CD 72
CD 73 CD 74
CD 75 EDUC 1
Creative Art for the Young Child (3) Understanding and Working with English Learners (3)
Infant/Toddler Development (5) Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Management Systems) (4) Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Leadership Skills) (4)
CD 51A or CD 57
CD 51B
Major GE Electives
80
Basic Student Teaching Practicum (5) Self-Assessment for Teachers of
Young Children Using Reflective Practice: Field Experience (5)
Advanced Student Teaching Practicum (5)
Introduction to Children with Special Needs (3) Music and Movement
(Developmental Foundations) (3)
Math and Science Activities for the
Young Child (3)
Constructive Guidance and Positive Discipline in Early Childhood (3) Partnerships with Families in Early Childhood Education (3)
Early Childhood Mental Health (3)
Early Childhood Mental Health Seminar and Fieldwork (3)
Social Emotional Development in
Early Childhood (3)
Introduction to Elementary Education in a Diverse Society (3)
CD 10G
CD 58 CD 72
CD 73 CD 74
CD 75
Child Development (The Early Years) 4
also listed as PSYC 10G
Infant/Toddler Development 5 Partnerships with Families in Early
Childhood Education 3 Early Childhood Mental Health 3 Early Childhood Mental Health Seminar
and Fieldwork 3 Social Emotional Development in
Early Childhood 3 Total Units Required ....................................21
Practicum Requirement: 10
Early Intervention/Special
Education Assistant
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced
This vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with children with disabilities and special needs in public and private early intervention, special education and educational settings that serve typical and atypical developing young children and their families. Students are taught practical skills in early intervention and early childhood special education from a culturally responsive perspective. Students learn to integrate early intervention/ special education practices and apply them to teaching young children with special needs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community-
2O20-2O21 DE ANZA COLLEGE CATALOG
Child Development
General Education (32-43 units)
Elective courses required when major units plus GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ....................................90
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