Student Pathway 2021−2022 Teacher III – CA
Teacher III - Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development is designed to prepare students to work with young children in a variety of early care and education settings. Upon completion of the Child Development Certificate of Achievement, the student possesses the coursework required to work as a teacher in both a private or public early care and education setting serving preschool-age children. Additionally, with appropriately documented work experience, the student is eligible to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission of Teacher Credentialing at the Associate Teacher level.
Program Contact: Elizabeth Romero, Sallie Turpen, Heather Boynton Program Counselor: Rachel Moring-Garcia
This map is meant to be used as a tool in discussions with your counselor towards creation of your personalized Student Education Plan (SEP)
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| 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 CCC General Education – Area B |
| ECE 3/Chdev 3 | Introduction to Curriculum* | 3 | Major Core - Class has lab at campus lab school (18 hours) Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis. |
| ECE 4/Chdev 30 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | Major Core CSU GE Area D | IGETC Area 4 |
| Semester Units: 12 | |||
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 5/Chdev 20 | Observation and Assessment* | 3 | Pre-req – ECE 1, 2, and 3 Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis. Major Core |
| ECE 6/Chdev 6 | Health Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education | 3 | Major Core |
| ECE 7/Chdev 15 | Diversity and Culture in Early Child Care and Education Programs | 3 | Major Core |
| Semester Units: 9 | |||
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 8/Chdev 37A | Early Childhood Practicum* | 3 | Class has a weekly lab at the campus lab school (48 hours) Pre-req – ECE 1, 2, 3, and 5 Verification of Immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis. Major Core |
| Semester Units: 3 | |||
