CHILD DEVELOPMENT - TEACHER Certificate
The Teacher Certificate is designed for individuals working with children in a preschool or child care setting. The certificate focuses on developing age appropriate lesson plans for the classroom and observation/assessment of children. The Teacher Certificate requires 31 CD units which includes 4 units of laboratory or work experience with young children plus 16 general education units.
| REQUIRED COURSES: |
Units |
| CD105 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| or |
| CD105H |
Child Growth and Development-Honors |
3 |
| CD111 |
Observation and Assessment in Child Development |
3 |
| CD113 |
Principles and Practices of Teaching Children |
3 |
| CD114 |
Introduction to Curriculum |
3 |
| CD126 |
Child, Family, and the Community |
3 |
|
| TWO CURRICULUM COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST: |
Units |
| CD130 |
Creative Music and Movement for 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 |
| CD168 |
Early Literacy for Young Children |
3 |
|
| TWO COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST: |
Units |
| CD115 |
Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children |
3 |
| CD127 |
Guidance of Children |
3 |
| CD138 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society |
3 |
| CD185 |
Infant/Toddler Growth and Development |
3 |
|
| EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN (REQUIRED): |
Units |
| CD098 |
Child Development Work Experience |
4 |
| or |
| CD205 |
Child Development Practicum / Field Experience |
4 |
|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: |
Units |
| The Child Development Department advises scheduling an appointment with a counselor to create an education plan. The following courses are recommended by the Child Development Department to meet the GE requirements: |
16 |
| Communication: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H (4 units) |
0 |
| Humanities: ART 103 or MUS 101 (3 units) |
0 |
| Social and Behavioral Science: SOC 100 or SOC 130 (3 units) |
0 |
| Natural Science or Math: MATH 095 and higher (3-4 units) |
0 |
| Elective courses (2-3 units) |
0 |
|
| Total Units |
47 |
| ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COURSES: CD040 Spanish for Child Development (3 units)CD244 Children with Special Needs (3 units)CD116 Pediatric CPR, First Aid and Safety (1 unit) |
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