Elementary Education Specialization

This certificate prepares students to work with K-12 children in a before and after school care program, or mentoring program.  Curriculum includes the developmental stages of the school-age child, working with diverse populations, and an introduction to the profession of teaching. Students will gain experience volunteering in an elementary school classroom so that they can explore career opportunities in education. Courses emphasize strong theoretical and practical skills needed to work with children 5-8 years. 

Individuals who earn this certificate can be employed as a Before and After school care provider, tutor, or elementary classroom aide.   This program is part of the educational pathway for future Transitional Kindergarten and/or Elementary Teachers entering a teaching credential program, and satisfies the specialization unit requirement for the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level. If paired with Child Development Lead Teacher certificate, this certificate prepares the holder to be employed as Lead Preschool Teacher or Mentor Teacher.

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This program prepares students to  be employed as a Before and After school care provider, tutor, or elementary classroom aide.   This program is also  part of the educational pathway for future Transitional Kindergarten and/or Elementary Teachers entering a teaching credential program, and satisfies the specialization unit requirement for the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level. If paired with Child Development Lead Teacher certificate, this certificate prepares the holder to be employed as Lead Preschool Teacher or Mentor Teacher.

Students must complete all required courses listed below with a grade of "C" or better:

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Students must complete all of the following courses:
CDE A102	Teaching in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms	3.0	S1
CDE A175	The Teaching Profession	3.0	S1
CDE A182	Middle Childhood Development and Guidance	3.0	S1
	Subtotal	9.0
Students must complete one of the following:
CDE A190	Family, School and Community Partnerships	3.0	S1
or	or
CDE A210	Introduction to the Exceptional Child	3.0	S1
	Subtotal	3.0
	Grand Total	12.0

This certificate is one of several stackable certificates in OCC's Child Development and Education/teacher preparation pathway.

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