Designed to equip the student with the entry level knowledge and skills needed for the person who chooses to enter the field of Early Childhood Education/Child Development and/or for preparation for those wishing to teach at the preschool level.
Child Development
Program Degrees/Certificates
Associate of Science, Child Development
Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level I-Associate Teacher Permit-
Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level II-Teacher Permit
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Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level III–Master Teacher Permit
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Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level IV-Site Supervisor Teacher Permit
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Certificate of Achievement, Family Day Care
Program Degrees/Certificates
Associate of Science, Child Development
The child development tracks are designed for students to select based on personal needs or interestregarding their career or possible job opportunities. Recommendation is to review the catalog description for each certificate.
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 4 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly also offered as PSYC 4)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 61 |
Family Day Care Provider
|
3.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 15A |
Infants and Toddlers: Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 17 |
Programs for School-Age Children: Curriculum and Teaching
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 17A |
Activities for School-Age Children
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 30 |
Child Language Development
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 30A |
Early Childhood Literacy
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 35 |
Introduction to Children with Special Needs
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 35A |
Children with Challenging Behaviors
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19A |
Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19B |
Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Units Required in Major | 18.0-34.0 |
| General Education Coursework | 20.0-39.0 |
| Electives | 0-21.0 |
| Total Units Required (minimum) | 60 |
Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level I-Associate Teacher Permit
This certificate is the first step in entering the career path for early childhood education. Upon completion of this level the recipient meets the minimum state requirements to teach in a private preschool and school age program and aligns with California’s “Child Development Associate Teacher Permit” (on the State Matrix Level additional requirements are 50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 years). For further information on these requirements, visit Child Development Training Consortium at www.childdevelopment.org or the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at www.ctc.ca.gov.
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 4 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly also offered as PSYC 4)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required (Minimum) | 18 |
Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level II-Teacher Permit
This certificate fulfills the educational and practical requirements for students interested in working with children from infancy through third grade. Upon completion of this certificate, the recipient is eligible to apply for California’s “Child Development Teacher Permit” (on the State Matrix Level additional requirements are 175 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years). For further information on these requirements, visit Child Development Training Consortium at www.childdevelopment.org or the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at www.ctc.ca.gov.
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 4 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly also offered as PSYC 4)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required (minimum) | 25 |
Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level III–Master Teacher Permit
The Level III certificate is considered a stackable certificate that follows Level II. This certificate aligns with California “Child Development Master Teacher Permit” (on the State Matrix Level additional requirements are 25 units of ECE/CD (including 8 core lower division courses), 16 general education units, and 350 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years). For further information on these requirements, contact the Child Development Training Consortium at www.childdevelopment.org or the Commission on Teacher Credentialing via email at www.ctc.ca.gov.
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 4 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly also offered as PSYC 4)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 15A |
Infants and Toddlers: Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 17 |
Programs for School-Age Children: Curriculum and Teaching
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 17A |
Activities for School-Age Children
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 30 |
Child Language Development
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 30A |
Early Childhood Literacy
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 35 |
Introduction to Children with Special Needs
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 35A |
Children with Challenging Behaviors
|
3.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required (minimum) | 34.0 |
Certificate of Achievement, Child Development-Level IV-Site Supervisor Teacher Permit
The Level IV certificate is considered a stackable certificate that follows Level II and/or Level III. This certificate aligns with California “Child Development Site Supervisor Permit” (on the State Matrix Level additional requirements are 25 units of ECE/CD (including 8 core lower division courses), 16 general education units, and 350 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years including 100 days of supervising adults). For further information on these requirements, contact the Child Development Training Consortium at www.childdevelopment.org or the Commission on Teacher Credentialing via email at www.ctc.ca.gov.
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 4 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly also offered as PSYC 4)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 6 |
Child, Family, Community
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19A |
Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19B |
Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 20 |
Observation and Assessment
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience
|
4.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required (minimum) | 34 |
Certificate of Achievement, Family Day Care
This certificate meets the training needs of family day care providers, individuals who are licensed to care for children in their homes. The following course of study will prepare the student to meet the competency standards for the Family Daycare Provider’s permit. There may be additional requirements through Child Care Licensing/Community Care licensing. Information can be found at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Child-Care-Licensing.
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 14 |
Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 61 |
Family Day Care Provider
|
3.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required (minimum) | 18.0 |
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