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 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 | ||
| CDE 101 | 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 |
| General Education Pattern Recommended Choices | ||
| Students are advised that they are able to choose other courses from the same area. | ||
| Area C1: | ||
| NR 001 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| Area C2: | ||
| PSY 001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Area C3: | ||
| ENG 036 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| Area C4: | ||
| ENG 001A | English Composition | 4 |
| Required Subtotal | 25 | |
| COD General Education Subtotal (13 units from the following areas: Social Sciences, 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.
