Certificates
Child Development Associate Teacher: Certificate of Achievement
The Associate Teacher Certificate may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete the 12 units of coursework listed below with a grade of “C” or better. Successful completion of the coursework and work experience meets the requirements of the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit as outlined in the Child Development Matrix.
Child Development Assistant Teacher: Certificate (Locally Approved Certificate)
The Assistant Teacher Certificate may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete 6 units of coursework listed below with a grade of “C” or better. Successful completion of the coursework meets the requirements of the Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit as outlined in the Child Development Matrix.
Early Care, Education, and Family Studies: Certificate of Achievement
This program is designed to provide individuals with the foundation into understanding early care, education, and family relations. The program will prepare individuals to enter into a variety of disciplines and careers working with children, families, and communities. The Early Care, Education, and Family Studies Program will be beneficial to anyone who has children in their lives: parents, teachers (elementary and early childhood education), school psychologists, social workers, counselors, law enforcement, special educators, foster parents, and grandparents.
Early Intervention Assistant I: Certificate of Achievement
An Early Intervention Assistant I assists in providing direct services and in conducting observations and assessments of young children (birth through age five) with special needs in a center or home setting. The Early Intervention Assistant I will work under the direct supervision of an Early Interventionist.
Early Intervention Assistant II: Certificate of Achievement
To meet the State of California requirements, a student must: Obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certificates and complete 100 days of at least 3 hours per day of supervised field experience within the previous two years.
Master Teacher: Certificate of Achievement
The Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete the required courses listed below with a “C” or better in addition to the adult supervision course and specializations courses required for the Master Teacher Permit as outlined by the Child Development Matrix.
Teacher: Certificate of Achievement
The Teacher Certificate of Achievement may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete 24 units of coursework listed below with a grade of “C” or better. Successful completion of the coursework and work experience meets the requirements of the Child Development Teacher Permit as outlined in the Child Development Matrix.
Specific Course Numbers at CAP Aligned Colleges
The California Community Colleges Curriculum Alignment Project has engaged faculty from across the state to develop a lower-division program of study supporting early care and education teacher preparation. The Lower Division 8 represents evidence-based courses that are intended to become a foundational core for all early care and education professionals.
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Certification/Licenses
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