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 |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV C1000 |
Child Growth and Development
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 9)
|
3.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 12A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education (formerly offered as CHLD 15)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 61 |
Family Day Care Provider (formerly offered as CHLD 61)
|
3.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 12A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education (formerly offered as CHLD 15)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 15A |
Infants and Toddlers: Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 15A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19C)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 17 |
Programs for School-Age Children: Curriculum and Teaching (formerly offered as CHLD 17)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 17A |
Activities for School-Age Children
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19C)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 30 |
Child Language Development (formerly offered as CHLD 30)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 30A |
Early Childhood Literacy (formerly offered as CHLD 30A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19C)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 35 |
Introduction to Children with Special Needs (formerly offered as CHLD 35)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 35A |
Children with Challenging Behaviors (formerly offered as CHLD 35A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19C)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19A |
Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19A)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19B |
Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19C)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV C1000 |
Child Growth and Development
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 9)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 12A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV C1000 |
Child Growth and Development
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 9)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required | 25.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV C1000 |
Child Growth and Development
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 9)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19C)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education (formerly offered as CHLD 15)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 15A |
Infants and Toddlers: Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 15A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 17 |
Programs for School-Age Children: Curriculum and Teaching (formerly offered as CHLD 17)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 17A |
Activities for School-Age Children
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 30 |
Child Language Development (formerly offered as CHLD 30)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 30A |
Early Childhood Literacy (formerly offered as CHLD 30A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 35 |
Introduction to Children with Special Needs (formerly offered as CHLD 35)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 35A |
Children with Challenging Behaviors (formerly offered as CHLD 35A)
|
3.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV C1000 |
Child Growth and Development
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 6 |
Child, Family, Community (formerly offered as CHLD 6)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 9)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 11A |
Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 11A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19A |
Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19A)
|
3.0 |
| CHLD 19B |
Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 19C |
Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 19C)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 20 |
Observation and Assessment (formerly offered as CHLD 20)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 49 |
Practicum - Field Experience (formerly offered as CHLD 49)
|
4.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required | 34.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV 9 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 9)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 12A |
Creative Activities for Early Childhood Education (formerly offered as CHLD 12A)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 14 |
Child Growth and Development (formerly offered as CHLD 14)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 15 |
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education (formerly offered as CHLD 15)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 25 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society (formerly offered as CHLD 25)
|
3.0 |
| CDEV 61 |
Family Day Care Provider (formerly offered as CHLD 61)
|
3.0 |
| Courses | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units Required | 18.0 |
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