Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Students completing the Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate will be prepared for positions such as lead teachers in private preschool programs, instructional assistants in public schools, and associate teachers in a Head Start or teacher in a State Preschool Program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Apply for a Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- Be competent, capable caregivers and educators who apply principles of developmentally appropriate practices in the care and education of young children in licensed programs.
- Continue towards a master teacher certificate.
Program Requirements
(and Preparation for State Permit)
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| CDE 102 | Child, Family, & Community | 3 |
| CDE 103 | Principles & Practices of Teaching | 3 |
| CDE 104 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CDE 201 | Health, Safety, & Nutrition | 3 |
| CDE 202 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE 203 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CDE 204 | Practicum in Early Childhood Education | 4 |
| Required Subtotal | 25 | |
| COD General Education (13 units, one course from each of the following areas: English Composition, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Math or Science) | 13 | |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 38 | |
Note: State of California also requires 175 days of experience working in a child care program to apply for a Teacher Permit.
