Child Development Teacher Certificate

3.0 Units
C-ID: ECE 120 Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children
Advisory: ENGL C101, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. This course provides historical context and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practices in early care and education for children from birth through age eight. The course emphasizes best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. Topics include professional ethics, career pathways, professional standards, and the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Students are required to observe children in a group setting.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ECE 130 Introduction to Curriculum
Advisory: ENGL C101, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture.This course explores developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children from birth through age eight. Students use knowledge of children's development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children's development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings. Students are required to observe children in a group setting.

3.0 Units
C-ID: CDEV 110 Child Family and Community
Advisory: ENGL C101, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. This course examines the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community, and the influence of multiple societal contexts. Students explore the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children's development, from birth through adolescence. Students are required to observe children in a group setting. Approved for IGETC Area 4, CSU GE Area D, Local GE Area 2.

3.0 Units
C-ID: CDEV 100 Child Growth and Development
Advisory: ENGL C101, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. This course examines progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. Approved for IGETC Area 4, CSU GE Area D or E, Local GE Area 2.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ECE 220 Health, Safety and Nutrition
Advisory: ENGL C101, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. This course introduces the laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children from birth through middle childhood. Topics covered include the teacher's role in prevention strategies; nutrition and meal planning; integrating health, safety, and nutrition experiences into daily routines; and overall risk management. Students are required to observe children in a group setting. Students are required to observe children in a group setting. Approved for Local GE Area 7.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ECE 230 Teaching in a Diverse Society
Advisory: ENGL C101, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. This course examines the impact of various societal influences on the development of children's social identity, covering developmentally appropriate, inclusive, culturally relevant, and anti-bias approaches. Self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes, and bias are explored. Students are required to observe children and environments where children are in a group setting. Approved for Local GE Area 6.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ECE 200 Observation and Assessment
Advisory: CHDV C102, CHDV C104, CHDV C106, CHDV C125, ENGL C101, LIBR C100

54 hours lecture. This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children's development and learning. This course emphasizes the use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools are explored, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. Students are required to observe children in a group setting.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ECE 210 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Prerequisite: CHDV C100, CHDV C102, CHDV C104, CHDV C106, CHDV C121, CHDV C125, CHDV C200.

36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. In this course, students demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CD) faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Students utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice is emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. This course includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities. Students work in a supervised field experience and are required to perform at least 54 hours of practicum work under the direct supervision of a Master Teacher (or someone who would qualify as a Master Teacher) in an instructor-approved infant/toddler or preschool program. School-age program placement is restricted to before- and after-school programs or kindergarten. Participation in a placement setting requires proof of tuberculosis (TB) and immunization clearance.