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• Recognize the importance of community engagement and their role as local, national and global advocates for children, families and the community.
• Integrate early childhood mental health practices to support the development of social and emotional skills in young children.
• Demonstrate skills in building relationships with children and families.
1. Meet the requirements for this certificate level.
2. Complete the following.
Current Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certificate required.
CD 10G
CD 58 CD 72
CD 73 CD 74
CD 75
Child Development (The Early Years) 4
also listed as PSYC 10G
Infant/Toddler Development 5 Partnerships with Families in Early
Childhood Education 3 Early Childhood Mental Health 3 Early Childhood Mental Health Seminar
and Fieldwork 3 Social Emotional Development in
Early Childhood 3 Total Units Required ....................................21
CD 10G
CD 12
CD 50
CD 52 CD 55
CD 58 CD 60 CD 64
CD 73 CD 90
Child Development (The Early Years) 4
also listed as PSYC 10G
Child, Family and Community Interrelationships 4 Principles and Practices of Teaching
Young Children 4 Observation and Assessment of Children 4 Literacy Development and Activities
for the Young Child 3 Infant/Toddler Development 5 Introduction to Children with Special Needs 3 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the
Young Child 4 Early Childhood Mental Health 3 Facilitating Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs: Intervention Strategies 3
Early Intervention/Special
Education Assistant
Certificate of Achievement-Advanced
This vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with children with disabilities and special needs in public and private early intervention, special education and educational settings that serve typical and atypical developing young children and their families. Students are taught practical skills in early intervention and early childhood special education from a culturally responsive perspective. Students learn to integrate early intervention/ special education practices and apply them to teaching young children with special needs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community- based, inclusive educational programs. The Certificate of Achievement-Advancement prepares students for two career paths: early intervention assistant and early childhood teacher. It is the equivalent of the Teacher level permit on the California Child Development Matrix. The Teacher level permit also requires 24 quarter units (equivalent of 16 semester units) of General Education courses.
Program Learning Outcomes - upon completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of settings with
children and families with a commitment to uphold ethical
standards.
• Recognize the importance of community engagement and
their role as local, national and global advocates for children,
families and the community.
• Integrate early intervention/special education practices and
their application to teaching young children with special
needs.
• Demonstrate skills in building relationships with children and
families.
1. Meet the requirements for this certificate level.
2. Complete the following.
CD 10H
CD 53 CD 54 CD 56
CD 57
CD 61 CD 63
CD 68 CD 71
CD 75
Child Growth and Development
(Middle Childhood and Adolescence) (4) also listed as PSYC 10H
Creative Art for the Young Child (3) Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs (4) Understanding and Working with
English Learners (3)
Self-Assessment for Teachers of
Young Children Using Reflective Practice: Field Experience (5)
Music and Movement
(Developmental Foundations) (3)
Math and Science Activities for the
Young Child (3)
Teaching in a Diverse Society (4) Constructive Guidance and Positive Discipline in Early Childhood (3)
Social Emotional Development in
Early Childhood (3)
Complete a minimum of three units: 3
Practicum Requirement: 5
The practicum experience must be completed in an Early Intervention/Special Education Environment with an inclusion component or an inclusion environment.
CD 51A
Basic Student Teaching Practicum 5
Total Units Required ....................................45
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Trauma Informed Care
Skills Certificate
De Anza College’s Child Development and Education developed the Trauma Informed Care Skills Certificate to
train early childhood practitioners working in early education and in Family, Friends and Neighbors programs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community based programs. Students develop skills to work with both children and families who have experienced trauma. The Skills Certificate is designed to meet Child Development course requirements for a Child Development Master Teacher as specialization units. The Child Development Master Teacher permit requires 36 quarter units (equivalent
to 24 semester units) in Early Childhood Education/Child