Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement

The following courses fulfill the California State requirement of 12 semester units for fully qualified teachers in private preschool programs and child care centers (Community Care Licensed, Title 22). The State of California also requires 50 days of experience working in a child care program to apply for an Associate Teacher Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

  1. Apply for an Associate Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  2. Be competent capable caregivers who apply principles of developmentally appropriate practices in the care and education of children in licensed programs.
  3. Continue towards a teacher certificate.

Program Requirements

(and Preparation for State Permit) 

Course Code Title Units
Required courses
CDE 101Child Growth & Development3
CDE 102Child, Family, & Community3
CDE 103Principles & Practices of Teaching3
CDE 104Introduction to Curriculum3
CERTIFICATE TOTAL12