Early Childhood Education - Teacher - Certificate of Achievement

The Teacher - Certificate of Achievement – Level 2 (24 units) fulfills the ECE requirements for the Child Development Teacher permit. To qualify for the Child Development Teacher permit issued by the California Department of Education, students will also need an additional¹ 16 units from approved General Education (GE) courses in order to meet the California Department of Education requirements. The Child Development Teacher permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Associate Teacher, a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

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One course in each of four general education categories, which are degree applicable: English/Language Arts; Math or Science; Social Sciences; Humanities and/or Fine Arts.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Describe important milestones of a child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth and development.
• Explain the effects of family–staff relationships, family members, and the community on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of the child.
• Plan and assess developmentally appropriate learning environments that support children’s health, safety, and holistic development.
• Reflect on and critically assess one’s own teaching experiences in the classroom to inform practice and improve skills in working with children.

Certificate Requirements - Level 2

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
FCS 070	Child Development	3
ECE 020	Observation and Assessment Methods in ECE	3
ECE 101	Introduction to Curriculum	3
ECE 101B	Practicum in Early Childhood Education 1	3
ECE 102	Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children	3
ECE 107	Child, Family and Community	3
ECE 108	Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Child Care	3
Select 3 units from the following:		3
ECE 104	Art and Creativity for Children
ECE 105	Language Development for Young Children
ECE 109	Music, Movement, and Rhythm Activities for Children
ECE 146	Child Guidance and Discipline
ECE 147	Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society
ECE 191	Infant Toddler Development
Total Units		24

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ECE 101B must be taken at San José City College.