Child Development Classroom Curriculum Certificate

This certificate supports comprehensive understanding of developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum planning for teachers and paraprofessionals working with young children. It provides hands-on techniques, strategies and practices essential for planning individualized curriculum for different stages and ages of early childhood development. This certificate includes courses to supports the specialized units needed to attain the Child Development Master Teacher Permit- issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  

Course Department Number	Course Title	Annual # Sections	Annual Enrollment Total
CHLD 51	Early Literacy in Child Development	2	70
CHLD 61	Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children	1	35
CHLD 62	Music and Motor Development for Young Children	1	35
CHLD 63	Math and Science for Young Children	1	35

Total Completers: 16

Students completing this certificate will work effectively with children in early start programs, inclusion programs, as well as school districts’ classrooms that serve preschool and TK children.

 

The goals and objectives for the courses offered to obtain this certificate will give students the necessary skills needed to obtain one of several early childhood positions. Students will develop competencies that relate to each of these occupations, as illustrated in the table below:

·       SOC/O*NET·       Code	·      Title	·       Description	·       Sample of Reported Job Titles
25-2011	Preschool Teachers	Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.	Preschool Teacher, Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher
·        25-9042	Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School	Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.	·       Elementary Learning Support Aide
·       39-9011	Childcare Workers	Maintain a safe play environment.Observe and monitor children's play activities.Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.Care for children in institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for children with special needs.	·       Caregiver, Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Provider, Childcare Worker

 Certificate of Achievement- Child Development Classroom Curriculum 

The requirements for the Child Development-Classroom Curriculum certificate was approved and recommended by the Child Development Department Advisory Committee. 

Create a new Child Development Classroom Curriculum Certificate:  This 12 unit certificate provides students with “hands-on” techniques, practices and know-how essential for working with young children.  The new Child Development Classroom Curriculum certificate includes the following courses:CHLD 51 Early Literacy in Child Development, 3.0 units, CSU CHLD 61 Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children, 3.0 unitsCHLD 62 Music and Motor Development for Young Children, 3.0 units, CSU CHLD 63 Math and Science for Young Children. 3.0 units, CSU

Total Units: 12.0

CHLD 51	Early Literacy in Child Development	3	Year 1 Fall
CHLD 61	Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children	3	Year 1 Spring
CHLD 62	Music and Motor Development for Young Children	3	Year 1 Fall
CHLD 63	Math and Science for Young Children	3	Year 1 Spring

No inventory records need to be made inactive or changed in connection with this program. This certificate does not replace any existing programs at the college

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