Child Development Lead Teacher A.S.

This degree provides students with knowledge, competencies and practical experiences that promotes comprehensive development of young children ages 3 to 5 years old. Students will focus on understanding developmentally appropriate practice, effective learning strategies, and how to create and implement a high-quality classroom for young children. The practicum component of the program will support the student as they transfer theoretical knowledge of learning to work with young children in early care and education programs. The program is available for early childhood educators, parents, administrators, and health care professionals 

.A grade “C” or higher required in all courses. This degree includes 34 units of emphasis.

This degree aligns with the 24 units required for a Master Teacher level Child Development Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  The degree meets Title 22 licensing requirements for employment in an early care and education programs.

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Meets the child development course requirements of the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level.  The holder of this certificate is qualified to be employed as a Lead Teacher or as a supervising  member of a teaching team.  The program meets the requirements for transitional kindergarten teachers who need to have 24 units of child development or early childhood education in addition to their bachelor’s degree and multiple subjects teaching credential. 

Students must complete all courses listed below for the  major and those required for the certificate of specialization of their choice with a grade of "C" or better, in addition to the General Education and Elective courses: 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
	Required Courses for the CDE Major:
CDE A126	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3.0	Y1
CDE A127	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3.0	Y1
CDE A131	Creativity for Children	3.0	Y1
CDE A155	Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children	3.0	Y1
CDE A156	Early Childhood Lab:  Interactions with Young Children	3.0	Y1
CDE A157	Guidance for Young Children	3.0	Y1
CDE A165	Observing and Recording Child Behavior	3.0	Y1
CDE A180	Child, Growth and Development	3.0	Y1
CDE A190	Family, School and Community Partnerships	3.0	Y1
CDE A200	ECE Program - The Curriculum	3.0	Y1
CDE A201	Early Childhood Practicum - Field Experience	3.0	Y1
CDE A277	Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Programs	2.0	Y1
	Subtotal	34.0
	In addition to the above-listed courses, students must complete all required courses/units for one of the certificates of specialization listed below:
	Infant and Toddler Specialization  or Child Development Curriculum Specialization or Elementary Education Specialization Certificate  or Working with Exceptional Children Specialization  or Child Development Administration Specialization	9.0 or 9.0 or 12.0 or 11.0 or 12.0	Y2
	Subtotal	9-12.0	Y2
	General Education Units	15.0	Y2
	Elective Units	0-2.0	Y2
	Grand total of units for the degree	60-61

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

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