Student Pathway 2021−2022 Teacher I – CA

Teacher I – Certificate of Achievement

This certificate provides the educational coursework that meets Title 22 teacher qualifications for the early childhood education field and allows students to begin working in a private early care and education program.


Program Contact: Elizabeth Romero, Sallie Turpen, Heather Boynton Program Counselor: Rachel Moring-Garcia

Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
ECE1/Chdev 1 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 Major Core
ECE 2/Chdev 39 Child Growth and Development 3 Major Core
ECE 4/Chdev 30 Child Growth and Development 3 Major Core
ECE 3/Chdev 30 or

ECE 6/Chdev 6 or

ECE 7/Chdev 15 or

ECE 20/Chdev 17A
Introduction to Curriculum* or

Health Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education or

Diversity and Culture in Early Child Care and Education or

Programs or Infant and Toddler Practicum
3

Class has lab at campus lab school (18 hours)

Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis.

Lab Hours Required 

Major Core

This course has prerequisites of ECE 1 and ECE 2

Semester Units: 12
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