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 |
|
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| Total Units |
31 |
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