Early Childhood Development
This two-year diploma program leads to an Associate
in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Development which
includes
two Certificates:
Early Childhood Development
(Basic Teacher) Certificate of Achievement, and Early
Childhood Development (Associate Teacher) Certificate
of Proficiency. The early childhood development program
provides students with a fundamental understanding of
the principles of child growth and development, as well as
experience
in the application of these principles. The early
childhood development courses and programs are designed
to prepare students for employment working with young
children. A broad range of employment opportunities are
available by fulfilling the various certificate and degree requirements
listed on the following pages. Completion of
the appropriate courses or programs will allow employment
in state supported or private programs as Associate Teacher,
Teacher, Master Teacher, or Director of an early education
and care center. Family child care providers can benefit
from courses designed to advance their skills both as providers
and entrepreneurs of their own in-home businesses.
Completion of certificate programs dovetails with the
California
Child Development Permit as well as the requirements
of Community Care Licensing for Title 22 programs.
The Child Development Permit is required for employees
of California State Funded Programs. Title 22 Programs are
those that are privately owned and operated
eitherfor‑profit
or non-profit. Many early childhood development
units
are transferable to four-year institutions for elective credit,
but a counselor should be consulted for specific transfer
information.
Associate in Arts Degree
| FRESHMAN YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Early Childhood Development 50
(Early Childhood Principles and Practices) |
3 |
|
| Early Childhood Development 51
(Prenatal to Early Childhood) |
3 |
|
| Early Childhood Development 54
(Child Health, Safety and Nutrition) |
3 |
|
| Early Childhood Development 62
(Child, Family, and Community) |
|
3 |
| Early Childhood Development 63
(Early Childhood Curriculum) |
|
4 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR |
FALL |
SPRING |
| Early Childhood Development 60 (Introduction
to the Young Child with Exceptional Needs) |
3 |
|
| Early Childhood Development 69
(Child Study Through Observation) |
3 |
|
| Early Childhood Development 79
(Teaching in a Diverse Society) |
3 |
|
| Early Childhood Development 90
(Practicum: Supervised Experience) |
|
4 |
| Early Childhood Development 95
(Work Experience) |
|
1 |
| Early Childhood Development 96
(Work Experience Seminar) |
|
1 |
| TOTAL |
|
31 |
| General Education Courses |
|
|
| Total minimum units required |
|
60 |
The above listing is a suggested sequence only. Some courses may have
prerequisites. Students may take courses in any sequence except where a
prerequisite applies.
Note: Students should review with Early Childhood Development
instructors
or Early Childhood Professional Development Coordinators
the requirements of the California Child Development Permit Matrix.
