Certificate of Achievement - Early Childhood Education - Teacher
Catalog 2009-2010
This certificate meets the education requirements for the Teacher level of the Child Development permit Matrix issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After meeting additional experience requirements, graduates are qualified to apply for a Child Development Permit, which is required to work in federal and state funded programs for children aged 0.5.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Attending classes in the day, the evening or both can complete certificate requirements.
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Required courses |
Units |
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ECE 124 |
Child Development and Psychology |
3 |
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ECE 125 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
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ECE 126 |
Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child |
3 |
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ECE 128 |
Curriculum Development for Young Children |
3 |
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ECE 130 |
Child, Family and Community |
3 |
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ECE 144 |
Diversity in Early Childhood Education Classroom |
3 |
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ECE 249 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice |
4 |
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ECE 250 |
Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice |
4 |
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Plus at least 16 units from: |
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General Education courses |
16 |
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(At least one course each from humanities, social science, science or math, and English) |
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Total units required |
42 |
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Certificate of achievement in Early Childhood Education: Teacher (DataTel code CA.ECETE.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to identify major childhood development milestones.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to analyze the psychological, physical, and cognitive influences on human development.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate familiarity with community agencies which support contemporary family life.
SLO#5. Students completing the program will be able to apply strategies to maximize the health, safety and nutrition of children and adults in programs for young children.
SLO#6. Students completing the program will be able to examine constructionist and emergent curriculum theories.
SLO#7. Students completing the program will be able to identify biases and preconceptions that influence effective child care.
SLO#8. Students completing the program will be able to communicate effectively and responsibly with children and adults in diverse populations.
SLO#9. Students completing the program will be able to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences for young children.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
