Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
The Associate Teacher, Certificate of Achievement (COA) is designed for students intending to work in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, or similar field. This certificate is for entry-level employment working directly with children and families; specific additional requirements for positions within the field are determined by the employer.
The Associate Teacher, Certificate of Achievement demonstrates that a student has met the educational requirements to apply for a Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This certificate also demonstrates that a student has met minimum educational requirements set by Title 22 licensing regulations for the State of California. As a certificate for entry-level employment, there are no prerequisites for the courses in this 12-unit certificate.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| CD V02 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD V61 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| Total Required Core Units | 6 | |
| Additional Required Courses (6 units) | ||
| List A - Select one course (3 units) | ||
| CD V28 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CD V62 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V63 | Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| List B - Select one or more courses (3 units) | ||
| CD V11 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V14 | Visual and Performing Arts in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V19 | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| CD V22 | Behavior Management in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD V24 | Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| Total Additional Required Units | 6 | |
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| Total Units | 12 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| CD V02 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD V61 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CD V24 | Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| CD V62 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 12 | |
- Apply general knowledge of development in the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains from conception through early childhood, including knowledge about typical and atypical development.
- Demonstrate awareness of and skills in intentional teaching consistent with developmentally appropriate practices.
- Demonstrate principles of curriculum planning and environmental design that are consistent with current best practices and components of the California Early Learning system for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool.
- Demonstrate and apply professional and ethical standards of behavior in the college classroom or workplace with children, families, colleagues, and coworkers.