Program Summary
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TEACHER - Certificate of Achievement
2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
The Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who are interested in working with young children as preschool associate teachers, daycare providers, and other careers in child development. The Early Childhood Associate Teacher Certificate provides students with knowledge in child growth and development and skills for working with families and preparing developmentally appropriate curriculum. The certificate meets the requirements for the Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher Permit level.
Career Opportunities
Children's Center Aide
Required Courses (12 credits)
Units: 12.0
CDFS 201
CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
3.0
CDFS 202
CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY
3.0
CDFS 203
CURRICULUM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
3.0
CDFS 205
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
3.0
Total: 12.0
Program Outcomes
Students meet the course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level.
Students successfully complete the four required Early Childhood Education courses (201, 202, 203, 205).
Students are prepared to work in the field of Early Childhood Education, with foundational knowledge that includes understanding typical/atypical behavior, appreciating the developing child within a social context, applying developmental theories to learning, addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom, working effectively with diverse student populations, recognizing the importance of the adult-child relationship, and designing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Students successfully complete the four required Early Childhood Education courses (201, 202, 203, 205).