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CHILD DEVELOPMENT - SCHOOL-AGE Certificate

The School-Age Certificate is designed to be the first step toward entry level employment specializing in the care of children from 6-12 years. It prepares students for working in after-school programs or child care facilities that serve older children. The School-Age Certificate requires 31 CD units which includes four units of work experience with school-age children.

This Certificate meets California Title 5 requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit with a School-Age Emphasis and 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
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
CD127 Guidance of Children 3
CD160 Understanding School-Age Children 3
CD161 Activities for School-Age Children 3
TWO COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST: Units
CD111 Observation and Assessment in Child Development 3
CD115 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children 3
CD133 Creative Science and Math Activities for Children 3
CD134 Language, Listening and Literature for Children 3
CD136 Creative Art Experiences for Children 3
CD138 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN Age 6-12 years: Units
CD205 Child Development Practicum / Field Experience 4
Total Units 31

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