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based, inclusive educational programs. The Certificate of Achievement-Advancement prepares students for two career paths: early intervention assistant and early childhood teacher. It is the equivalent of the Teacher level permit on the California Child Development Matrix. The Teacher level permit also requires 24 quarter units (equivalent of 16 semester units) of General Education courses.
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 intervention/special education practices and
their application to teaching young children with special
needs
• 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.
Practicum Requirement: 5
The practicum experience must be completed in an Early Intervention/Special Education Environment with an inclusion component or an inclusion environment.
CD 10G
CD 12
CD 50
CD 52 CD 55
CD 58 CD 60 CD 64
CD 73 CD 90
Child Development (The Early Years)
also listed as PSYC 10G
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Observation and Assessment of Children Literacy Development and Activities
for the Young Child
Infant/Toddler Development
Introduction to Children with Special Needs Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the
Young Child
Early Childhood Mental Health
Facilitating Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs: Intervention Strategies
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4
4 4
3 5 3
4 3
3
3
Trauma Informed Care
Skills Certificate
Skills Certificates are awarded by departments and are not notated on official college transcripts. Contact the department directly for assistance and to apply.
De Anza College’s Child Development and Education developed the Trauma Informed Care Skills Certificate to
train early childhood practitioners working in early education and in Family, Friends and Neighbors programs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community based programs. Students develop skills to work with both children and families who have experienced trauma. The Skills Certificate is designed to meet Child Development course requirements for a Child Development Master Teacher as specialization units. The Child Development Master Teacher permit requires 36 quarter units (equivalent
to 24 semester units) in Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses. The certificate is also aligned with the Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health professional endorsement: Reflective Practice Facilitator I and Transdisciplinary Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Practitioner.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Increase knowledge of trauma in Early Childhood Education,
understand the key universal trauma-informed strategies and apply strategies in a wide range of early childhood settings
1. Meet the requirements for this certificate level. 2. Complete the following.
Complete a minimum of three units:
CD 10G
CD 75
CD 76 CD 79
Child Development (The Early Years) 4
also listed as PSYC 10G
Social Emotional Development in
Early Childhood 3 Trauma and Early Childhood Development 4.5 Implementation of Trauma Informed Care
and Field Experience 4.5 Total Units Required ....................................16
CD 10H
CD 53 CD 54 CD 56
CD 57
CD 61 CD 63
CD 68 CD 71
CD 75
Child Growth and Development
(Middle Childhood and Adolescence) (4) also listed as PSYC 10H
Creative Art for the Young Child (3) Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs (4) Understanding and Working with
English Learners (3)
Self-Assessment for Teachers of
Young Children Using Reflective Practice: Field Experience (5)
Music and Movement
(Developmental Foundations) (3)
Math and Science Activities for the
Young Child (3)
Teaching in a Diverse Society (4) Constructive Guidance and Positive Discipline in Early Childhood (3)
Social Emotional Development in
Early Childhood (3)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
CD 51A
Basic Student Teaching Practicum 5
Total Units Required ....................................45
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Associate in Arts in
Communication Studies for Transfer
A.A.-T. Degree
The Communication Studies major consists of courses appropriate for an Associate in Arts in Communication
Studies for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts