*Certificates of Completion*
These are department awards in recognition of information on the transcript and
does not imply that a graduation requirement has been met.
Certificate of Completion: Assistant
Teacher*
This certificate prepares students to assist in the instruction of children
under the supervision of an Associate Teacher or higher. Child Development
courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Courses: Units
CHIL 101, Human Growth and
Development.............3
CHIL 180, Nutrition, Health & Safety for
Children.....3
Select one course from:
CHIL 111, Curriculum:
Music/Motor Skills
CHIL 121, Curriculum:
Art
CHIL 131, Curriculum:
Language/Science
CHIL 141, The Child,
Family and Community............3
Select one course from:
CHIL 160, Observing and
Understanding Children
CHIL 161, Observations and
Issues in Child Development
CHIL 270, Work
Experience
CHIL 291, or
291A, or 291B, or
291C, or 291D,
Child Development Center Practicum.....................1-4
Total Units = 10-13
Certificate of Completion:
Family Child Care*
This certificate prepares students with basic training to care for children in a
licensed home/family setting. Child Development courses must be completed with a
grade of "C" or better.
Courses: Units
CHIL 100, Introduction to Child Development
OR
CHIL 101, Human Growth and
Development.............3
CHIL 180, Nutrition, Health & Safety for
Children....3
Select one course from:
CHIL 111, Curriculum: Music/Motor Skills
CHIL 121, Curriculum: Art
CHIL 131, Curriculum: Language/Science
CHIL 175, Infant-Toddler Growth and
Development................................................3
Total Units = 9 
Certificate of Completion:
Infant/Toddler Care*
This certificate prepares students with basic
training to work with children aged birth to three years in licensed home/family
care and center programs. Child Development courses must be completed with a
grade of "C" or better.
Courses: Units
CHIL 100, Introduction to Child Development
OR
CHIL 101, Human Growth and Development.............3
CHIL 175, Infant-Toddler Growth and
Development................................................3
CHIL 176, Principles of Infant/Toddler Caregiving....3
Total Units = 9
Certificate of Completion:
Residential Care Workers*
This certificate is designed to meet the State requirements for positions in
residential care programs.
Courses: Units
CHIL 101, Human Growth and Development.............3
CHIL 141, The Child, Family and Community............3
CHIL 175, Infant-Toddler Growth and
Development................................................3
CHIL 188, Child Abuse.........................................3
Total Units = 12
Certificate of Completion:
School Age Child Care*
This certificate prepares students for entry level positions as before- and
after-school care providers, recreation leaders, and camp counselors. Child
Development courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Courses: Units
CHIL 100, Introduction to Child Development OR
CHIL 101, Human Growth and Development.............3
CHIL 152, School Age Program Planning.................3
Select two courses from:
CHIL 185, Computer Usage with Young Children
MATH 210A, Concepts of Elem School Mathematics
IMUSI 110, Music for Elementary School Teachers
PHYE 240, Physical Education in the Elementary Schools.....3
Total Units = 12
For the Certificates of Completion listed above,
one or more of the following courses is recommended to gain experience and
credits required for higher level permits:
CHIL 160, Observing and Understanding Children
CHIL 161, Observations and Issues in Child Development
CHIL 270, Work Experience
CHIL 291, or
291A, or 291B, or
291C, or 291D,
Child Development Center
Practicum
Certificate of Achievement:
Child Development Associate Teacher
This certificate prepares students to provide instruction to children and
supervise Assistant Teachers. Child Development courses must be completed with a
grade of "C" or better.
Courses Required for the Major: Units
CHIL 101, Human Growth and Development.............3
CHIL 141, The Child, Family and Community............3
CHIL 180, Nutrition, Health & Safety for Children.......3
Select two courses from:
CHIL 111, Curriculum: Music/Motor Skills
CHIL 121, Curriculum: Art
CHIL 131, Curriculum:
Language/Science..............3,
Select three or more units from:
CHIL 160, Observing and Understanding Children
CHIL 161, Observations and Issues in Child Development
CHIL 270, Work Experience
CHIL 291, or
291A, or 291B, or
291C, or 291D,
Child Development Center Practicum.....................3-4
Total Units = 18-19
Certificate of Achievement:
Child Development Teacher
This certificate prepares students to provide instruction to children and
supervise Assistant and Associate Teachers. Child Development courses must be
completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Courses Required for the Major: Units
CHIL 101, Human Growth and Development.............3
CHIL 111, Curriculum: Music/Motor Skills................3
CHIL 121, Curriculum: Art ....................................3
CHIL 131, Curriculum: Language/Science................3
CHIL 141, The Child, Family and Community............3
CHIL 180, Nutrition, Health & Safety for Children....3
CHIL 151, Program Planning.................................3 and concurrent
enrollment in:
CHIL 270, Work Experience OR
CHIL 275, Supervised Field Study
.......................2-4
Select one of the following three options:
CHIL 160, Observing & Understanding Children AND
CHIL 161, Observation & Issues in Child Development OR
CHIL 165, Children with Special Needs OR
CHIL 175, Infant-Toddler Growth and Development.........3-4
Total Units = 26-29
Certificate of Achievement: Child
Development Master Teacher
This certificate prepares students to provide instruction to children and
supervised Assistant/Associate Teachers and Teachers. It further prepares the
Master Teacher to coordinate curriculum and staff development. Child Development
courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Courses Required for the Major: Units
CHIL 101, Human Growth and Development.............3
CHIL 111, Curriculum: Music/Motor Skills................3
CHIL 121, Curriculum: Art ....................................3
CHIL 131, Curriculum: Language/Science................3
CHIL 141, The Child, Family and Community............3
CHIL 151, Program Planning.................................3
CHIL 180, Nutrition, Health & Safety for Children....3
AND Select one of the following three options that is NOT part of your
Specialization (see Specializations listed below) to complete the minimum 24
unit core requirement:
CHIL 160, Observing & Understanding Children AND
CHIL 161, Observation & Issues in Child Development OR
CHIL 165, Children with Special Needs OR
CHIL 175, Infant-Toddler Growth and Development......3-4 AND
CHIL 215, Adult Supervision & Mentoring in Early Childhood
Settings...3 AND
CHIL 270, Work Experience, OR
CHIL 275, Supervised Field Study (with concurrent enrollment
in
CHIL 151, Program Planning)...2-4
AND Select one of the following Specializations for a total
of 6 - 7 units: Guiding Young Children
CHIL 160, Observing & Understanding Children
CHIL 161, Observation & Issues in Child Development
CHIL 162, Observing and Guiding Child Behavior or Family Life
CHIL 160, Observing & Understanding Children
CHIL 161, Observation & Issues in Child Development
CHIL 188, Child Abuse OR Special Needs
CHIL 165, Children with Special Needs
CHIL 166, Special Needs Curriculum OR Infant/Toddler
CHIL 175, Infant-Toddler Growth and Development
CHIL 176, Principles of Infant/Toddler Caregiving OR School Age
CHIL 152, School-Age Program Planning AND
Select one course from:
CHIL 185, Computer Usage with Young Children OR
MATH 210A, Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics OR
MUSI 110, Music for the Elementary School Teachers OR
PHYE 240, Physical Education in the Elementary
Schools......6-7
Total Units = 35-39
