Child Development, Certificate of Achievement
Child Development, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development is designed for students interested in studying Child Development for general understanding of child growth and development within the family and cultural context. Students who complete the Child Development program will develop the knowledge of subject matter and professional skills that enable them to work in the Early Education and Family Development fields, or any related professional area.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Child Development, students complete the 24.5 units of state designated "Core 8" courses of Child Growth and Development; Child, Family, and Community; Principles and Practices; Introduction to Curriculum; Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety; Observation and Assessment; Diversity Issues; and Student Teaching.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CD M02 | Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence | 3 |
| CD M03 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| or CD M03H | Honors: Child, Family, and Community | |
| CD M04 | Observation and Assessment | 2 |
| CD M04L | Observation and Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
| CD M05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD M11 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD M12 | Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| CD M12L | Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum Lab | 1.5 |
| CD M14 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CD M23 | Health, Safety, & Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Required Major Units: 24.5 | ||
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CD M02 | Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence | 3 |
| CD M03 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CD M11 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD M23 | Health, Safety, & Nutrition | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CD M04 | Observation and Assessment | 2 |
| CD M04L | Observation and Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
| CD M05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CD M12 | Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| CD M12L | Early Childhood Education Teaching Practicum Lab | 1.5 |
| CD M14 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6.5 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 24.5 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- apply concepts of child growth and development from conception through adolescence within the family and cultural context.
- develop an early education environment that honors the diversity of the learning community through empowerment, equity, respect, and dignity.
- apply a variety of teaching strategies, manage the classroom, monitor children’s development and learning, guide behavior, and use reflection on teaching practice to guide future planning.