Early Childhood Studies, Associate Teacher (CoA)

The Early Childhood Studies Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is designed for students intending to work in the field of Early Childhood Education. Students completing this certificate will have met the criteria to apply for the Associate Teacher level permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 

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The Early Childhood Studies Associate Teacher, Certificate of Achievement is a Career and Technical Education program, designed for students intending to enter the field of Early Childhood Education, or for students interested in studying child development within the family and cultural context. Students who complete this certificate program will meet the educational requirements to apply for a Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level, through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The Associate Teacher permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a childcare and development program and supervise those who hold a CCTC issued Aide or Assistant child development permit.   

Required Core Courses                                                                                                     Units

ECE R100        Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child                                         3

ECE R102        Child, Growth, and Development                                                                 3

ECE R106        Child, Family, and Community                                                                      3

ECE R111        Observation and Assessment                                                                      3

            Total Required Major Units                                                                                  12