Certificate & Degree Details

• Child Development - Level I

  Business Division

  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 List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
  CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs	3
  CHLD 6	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
  CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development	3
  Total Units		12

• Child Development - Level II

  Business Division
  The Child Development Level II certificate enhances the student’s knowledge beyond Level I, providing additional skills and knowledge working with children. This certificate focuses on safe and healthy environments, working appropriately with children with special needs and the use of appropriate discipline techniques. Completion may lead to salary increase based on units earned.

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Completion of the Child Development - Level I coursework		12
  PLUS
  Completion of the Child Development- Level II coursework		7
  Total Units		19

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Child Development - Level I Coursework
  CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
  CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs	3
  CHLD 6	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
  CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development	3
  Total Units		12

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Child Development - Level II Coursework
  CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children	3
  CHLD 68	Introduction to Children With Special Needs	3
  CHLD 84	Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings	1
  Total Units		7

• Child Development - Level III

  Business Division

  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 List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Completion of the Child Development - Level I coursework		12
  PLUS
  Completion of the Child Development - Level II coursework		7
  PLUS
  Completion of the Child Development - Level III coursework		9
  Total Units		28

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Child Development - Level I Coursework
  CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
  CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs	3
  CHLD 6	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
  CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development	3
  Total Units		12

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Child Development - Level II Coursework
  CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children	3
  CHLD 68	Introduction to Children With Special Needs	3
  CHLD 84	Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings	1
  Total Units		7

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  Child Development - Level III Coursework
  Choose three from the following:		9
  CHLD 50	Teaching in a Diverse Society
  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 73	Infant and Toddler Development
  Total Units		9

• Child Development, AS

  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 List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
  CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs	3
  CHLD 6	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
  CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development	3
  CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children	3
  CHLD 66	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment	2
  CHLD 66L	Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory	1
  CHLD 68	Introduction to Children With Special Needs	3
  CHLD 69	Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar	2
  CHLD 84	Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings	1
  CHLD 91	Early Childhood Development Field Work	1
  Choose one of the following sequences:		3
  CHLD 67	Early Childhood Education Practicum
  CHLD 67L	Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory
  OR
  CHLD 86	Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar
  CHLD 87	Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience
  Total Units		28

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