Child Development - Teacher

The following degree or certificate options are designed to support and encourage the professional development of students who aim for a career in Preschool Education. Each certificate is aligned with the California Child Development Permit, which is issued through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The permit enables an educator to move along a career ladder which supports a hierarchy of professional goals and competencies relative to employment and leadership.This curriculum is designed for those students who plan careers in teaching in a preschool setting. The curriculum requires completion of 24 units of Child Development courses plus 16 units of General Education courses. This certificate is aligned with the California Child Development Permit, which is issued through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will develop an understanding of young children, and of the multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning in order to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all children; understand and value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities; use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families and involve families in their children’s learning and development; articulate and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of observation and assessment, develop competence in the use of observation, documentation and assessment techniques and tools to support teaching and learning in partnership with families and other professionals; plan and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant experiences that promote and/or support development and learning for all young children; and identify as a member of the early childhood profession, understand and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.
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Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
Verification of current TB clearance; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization; and diphtheria, tetanus; and whooping cough (pertussis; DTaP) immunization.	CHLDV 133	Observation and Assessment	3
Verification of current TB clearance	CHLDV 135	Child Growth and Development	3
	CHLDV 138	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3
CHLDV 135; and Verification of current TB clearance.	CHLDV 140	Principles and Practices of Teaching	3
CHLDV 133 and CHLDV 150; Corequisite: CHLDV 181*. Verification of current TB clearance; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization; and diphtheria, tetanus; and whooping cough (pertussis; DTaP) immunization.	CHLDV 141*	Student Teaching Seminar	2
	CHLDV 142	Child, Family, and Community	3
CHLDV 133 and CHLDV 140 and Verification of current TB clearance; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization; and dephtheria, tetanus; and whooping cough (pertussis; DTaP) immunization.	CHLDV 150	Introduction to Curriculum	3
Verification of current TB clearance	CHLDV 156	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3
Corequisite: CHLDV 141	CHLDV 181*	Student Teaching Field Practice - Preschool Focus	1
	TOTAL UNITS OF REQUIRED COURSES		24
	Select a minimum of 16 units with at least one course from each of the following G.C.C. AA/AS G.E. areas:
		-9.a. Natural Science or 9.d.(2). Math course and
		-9.b. Social Science and
		-9.c. Humanities and
		-9d.(1). English Composition
	TOTAL UNITS OF G.E. REQUIRED		16

Note: * To complete this certificate, Child Development 141 must be taken with placement in an preschool setting for laboratory experience (Child Development 181).
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2016	GCC Catalog 2016-2017
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.