This degree provides students with knowledge, competencies and practical experiences that promotes comprehensive development of young children ages 3 to 5 years old. Students will focus on understanding developmentally appropriate practice, effective learning strategies, and how to create and implement a high-quality classroom for young children. The practicum component of the program will support the student as they transfer theoretical knowledge of learning to work with young children in early care and education programs. The program is available for early childhood educators, parents, administrators, and health care professionals
.A grade “C” or higher required in all courses. This degree includes 34 units of emphasis.
This degree aligns with the 24 units required for a Master Teacher level Child Development Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The degree meets Title 22 licensing requirements for employment in an early care and education programs.
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Meets the child development course requirements of the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level. The holder of this certificate is qualified to be employed as a Lead Teacher or as a supervising member of a teaching team. The program meets the requirements for transitional kindergarten teachers who need to have 24 units of child development or early childhood education in addition to their bachelor’s degree and multiple subjects teaching credential.
Students must complete all courses listed below for the major and those required for the certificate of specialization of their choice with a grade of "C" or better, in addition to the General Education and Elective courses:
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Required Courses for the CDE Major: | |||
CDE A126 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A127 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A131 | Creativity for Children | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A155 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A156 | Early Childhood Lab: Interactions with Young Children | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A157 | Guidance for Young Children | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A165 | Observing and Recording Child Behavior | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A190 | Family, School and Community Partnerships | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A200 | ECE Program - The Curriculum | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A201 | Early Childhood Practicum - Field Experience | 3.0 | Y1 |
CDE A277 | Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Programs | 2.0 | Y1 |
Subtotal | 34.0 | ||
In addition to the above-listed courses, students must complete all required courses/units for one of the certificates of specialization listed below: | |||
Infant and Toddler Specialization or Child Development Curriculum Specialization or Elementary Education Specialization Certificate or Working with Exceptional Children Specialization or Child Development Administration Specialization | 9.0 or 9.0 or 12.0 or 11.0 or 12.0 | Y2 | |
Subtotal | 9-12.0 | Y2 | |
General Education Units | 15.0 | Y2 | |
Elective Units | 0-2.0 | Y2 | |
Grand total of units for the degree | 60-61 | ||
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