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• Apply ethical standards of behavior accepted by the profession of early childhood education
1. Meet the A.A.-T./A.S.-T. degree for transfer requirements. 2. Complete the following.
• 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.
Required Core:
CD 10G CD 10H
CD 12 CD 50*
CD 51A* CD 52* CD 54* CD 64*
CD 68*
37
Child Development (The Early Years) 4
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 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
CD 72
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) Partnerships with Families in Early Childhood Education (3)
Major Transfer GE Electives
Early Childhood Education for Transfer 37 CSU GE or (IGETC for CSU) (51-62 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 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
Practicum Requirement - complete one course: 5
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4 4
Complete a minimum of nine units: 9
CD 51A CD 57
Basic Student Teaching Practicum (5) Self-Assessment for Teachers of
Young Children Using Reflective Practice: Field Experience (5)
Total Units Required ......................................26
Child Development
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced
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, field experiences and civic and community engagement skills. Students learn to integrate developmentally appropriate practices and apply them to curriculum design
for teaching young children. They also learn how to build culturally responsive partnerships with children and families. The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced is designed to meet the Child Development course requirements for a Child Development Teacher Permit. The permit also requires 24 quarter units (equivalent of 16 semester units) of General Education courses.



















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