Child Development Associate Teacher: Certificate of Achievement
The Associate Teacher Certificate may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete the 12 units of coursework listed below with a grade of “C” or better. Successful completion of the coursework and work experience meets the requirements of the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit as outlined in the Child Development Matrix.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
| PSYC 2003 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 Credits(s) |
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| ECEF 1501 | Early Care, Education, and Family Studies Curriculum | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| | OR | |
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| ECEF 1590 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| | OR | |
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| ECEF 1531 | The Child in Family/Community Relationships | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| | OR | |
Total Credit Hours: 12
To receive an Associate Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing a student must also complete 50 days of 3+ hours of experience within a 2 years.