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CD 59G
CD 59H
CD 60 CD 61
CD 63
CD 71
CD 72
CD 73 CD 74
CD 75 EDUC 1
Supervision and Administration of
Child Development Programs
(Management Systems) (4)
Supervision and Administration of
Child Development Programs
(Leadership Skills) (4)
Introduction to Children with Special Needs (3) Music and Movement
(Developmental Foundations) (3) Math and Science Activities for the Young Child (3)
Constructive Guidance and Positive Discipline in Early Childhood (3) 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)
Introduction to Elementary Education in a Diverse Society (3)
• 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.
Practicum Requirement: 10
CD 51A or CD 57
CD 51B
Major GE Electives
Basic Student Teaching Practicum (5) Self-Assessment for Teachers of
Young Children Using Reflective Practice: Field Experience (5)
Advanced Student Teaching Practicum (5)
Child Development 51 General Education (32-43 units)
Elective courses required when major units
plus GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ......................................90
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
Early Childhood Mental Health
Certificate of Achievement
De Anza College’s Child Development and Education Department developed the Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate of Achievement to train mental health professionals at the entry and advanced level, ECE educators at the beginning and advanced level, and professionals working in early education, mental health and community services settings or programs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community-based, early childhood mental health programs. Students develop skills to work with both children and their families. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to meet Child Development course requirements
for a Child Development Master Teacher level as specialization units. The Child Development Master Teacher permit requires
36 quarter units (equivalent to 24 semester units) ECE/CD including core courses. The permit also requires 24 quarter units (equivalent to 16 semester units) of General Education courses plus 3 quarter units (equivalent to 2 semester units) of adult supervision.
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
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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
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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






























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