Teacher III Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development is designed to prepare students to work with youngchildren in a variety of early care and education settings.  Upon completion of the Child Development Certificate of Achievement the student possesses the coursework required to work as a teacher in both a private or public early care and education setting .  Additionally, with appropriate documented work experience, the student is eligible to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at the Associate Teacher Level. 

*Students receiving their degree in early childhood education or child development are automatically eligible for this certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1.     Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics,  and multiple influences on development of all children birth to age eight as related to high quality care  and education of young children.

2.     Analyze, demonstrate, and evaluate effective practice in working with young children.

3.     Design, implement, and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.

4.     Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity,  and self-confidence.

5.     Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that demonstrate understanding and knowledge, deepening the commitment to Early Care and Education profession. 

Currently, the child development program has a success rate of 83% and a retention rate of96%. This particular certificate is aligned with our degrees, encompassing the core eight courses. The number of degrees awarded each year continues to increase, so we anticipate awarding approximately 70 students with this certificate.

Students completing the Teacher III Certificate of Achievement will possess the coursework required to work as a teacher in both a private or public early care and education setting. 

This certificate provides students with an additional twelve units above what is required to work in a Title 22 program, giving the student additional knowledge to work with children successfully.

With appropriate documented work experience, the student is eligible to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at the Associate Teacher level. 

Students receiving their degree in early childhood education or child development are automatically eligible for this certificate.

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