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Associate Teacher

CHILD DEVELOPMENT - ASSOCIATE TEACHER Certificate

The Associate Teacher Certificate is designed to be the first step toward obtaining entry-level employment in the field of Early Childhood Education in a preschool or child care setting. The Associate Teacher Certificate requires 19 CD units which includes four units of laboratory or work experience with young children.

This Certificate meets California Title 5 requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Upon completion of all the courses contact the Child Development Department Chair for an application for the Associate Teacher Permit. 

REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CD101 Parent-Child Interaction 3
CD105 Child Growth and Development 3
or
CD105H Child Growth and Development-Honors 3
CD113 Principles and Practices of Teaching Children 3
CD114 Introduction to Curriculum 3
CD126 Child, Family, and the Community 3
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN: Units
CD205 Child Development Practicum / Field Experience 4
or
CD098 Child Development Work Experience 4
Total Units 19
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COURSE:CD116 Pediatric CPR, First Aid & Safety