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Certificate M0663
The Child Development - Level I certificate is designed for the student who desires general knowledge about the foundations of child development and who has an interest in teaching young children. This certificate meets the Title 22 education requirements for a fully qualified teacher. In Title 5 programs, this certificate meets the educational requirements for an Assistant/Aide position. This certificate includes the identified core courses for the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit. Fifty (50) days of experience is required to complete the permit requirements.

Required Courses

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  • Child Development - Level I

    Business Division
    Certificate M0663
    The Child Development - Level I certificate is designed for the student who desires general knowledge about the foundations of child development and who has an interest in teaching young children. This certificate meets the Title 22 education requirements for a fully qualified teacher. In Title 5 programs, this certificate meets the educational requirements for an Assistant/Aide position. This certificate includes the identified core courses for the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit. Fifty (50) days of experience is required to complete the permit requirements.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    CHLD 1Child, Family, School and Community3
    CHLD 5Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 13
    CHLD 6Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 13
    CHLD 11Child and Adolescent Development 13
    Total Units12
    1

    Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

  • Child Development - Level II

    Business Division
    Certificate N0656
    The Child Development - Level II Certificate enhances the student’s knowledge beyond Level I, providing additional skills and knowledge working with young children. This certificate advances student towards units needed to become a fully qualified teacher.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of the Child Development - Level I coursework12
    PLUS
    Completion of the Child Development- Level II coursework6
    Total Units18
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Child Development - Level I Coursework
    CHLD 1Child, Family, School and Community3
    CHLD 5Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 13
    CHLD 6Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 13
    CHLD 11Child and Adolescent Development 13
    Total Units12
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Child Development - Level II Coursework
    CHLD 50Teaching in a Diverse Society3
    CHLD 64Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children3
    Total Units6
    1

    Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

  • Child Development - Level III

    Business Division
    Certificate N0655
    The Child Development Level III certificate increases skills in planning for children by focusing on different areas of curriculum. With 175 days of experience and the completion of 16 specific G.E. Units in Areas A, B, C and D, this certificate meets the Title 5 education requirements for a fully qualified teacher.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of the Child Development - Level I coursework12
    PLUS
    Completion of the Child Development - Level II coursework6
    PLUS
    Completion of the Child Development - Level III coursework6
    Total Units24
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Child Development - Level I Coursework
    CHLD 1Child, Family, School and Community3
    CHLD 5Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 13
    CHLD 6Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 13
    CHLD 11Child and Adolescent Development 13
    Total Units12
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Child Development - Level II Coursework
    CHLD 50Teaching in a Diverse Society3
    CHLD 64Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children3
    Total Units6
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Child Development - Level III Coursework
    Choose two courses from the following:6
    CHLD 51
    		Early Literacy in Child Development
    CHLD 61
    		Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children
    CHLD 62
    		Music and Motor Development for Young Children
    CHLD 63
    		Math and Science for Young Children
    CHLD 68
    		Introduction to Children With Special Needs 1
    CHLD 73
    		Infant and Toddler Development 1
    CHLD 84
    		Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings
    Total Units6
    1

    Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

  • Child Development

    Business Division
    Degree S1315
    This program provides a theoretical framework and practical experience developing skills necessary to work directly in preschool classrooms. Graduates can be employed at the teacher or master teacher level. The program develops students’ skills and abilities in observation and assessing, planning and executing activities, and classroom management based on developmentally appropriate practices. Degree requirements exceed the identified eight (8) courses for transfer by requiring additional practical experience and curriculum courses.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    CHLD 1Child, Family, School and Community3
    CHLD 5Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 23
    CHLD 6Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 23
    CHLD 11Child and Adolescent Development 23
    CHLD 64Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children3
    CHLD 66Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment 12
    CHLD 66LEarly Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory 11
    CHLD 68Introduction to Children With Special Needs 23
    CHLD 69Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar2
    CHLD 91Early Childhood Development Field Work 11
    CHLD 84Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings3
    Choose one of the following sequences:3
    CHLD 67
    		Early Childhood Education Practicum 1
    CHLD 67L
    		Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory 1
    OR
    CHLD 86
    		Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar
    CHLD 87
    		Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience 1
    Choose two courses from the following list6
    CHLD 61
    		Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children
    CHLD 62
    		Music and Motor Development for Young Children
    CHLD 63
    		Math and Science for Young Children
    Total Units36

    Note: These courses are acceptable for the Child Development requirements leading to the Child Development Permit.

    1

    Students must provide documentation of influenza, pertussis (TDap), and measles immunization, as well as TB clearance, as required by SB792 prior to being permitted to enroll in this class. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at Child Development Center.

    2

    Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.

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