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Submitter's Information

Name

Daniel Alvarado

Title

Academic Resources Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

College of the Sequoias

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Jonna Schengel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Certificate of Achievement in Infant Toddler Specialization

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Infants and Toddlers (130590)

Projected Start Date

08/12/24

Catalog Description

The infant/toddler specialization is a study of biological and environmental factors that influence children from birth to 36 months. Contextual influences on infant and toddler development will be examined and analyzed. Developmental concepts and theories in physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains of infants and toddlers will be explored. 

Enrollment Completer Projections
Course Number Course TitleRequired / ElectivesAnnual Number of Sections (Yr 1)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1)Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2)
CHLD 39Required201000201000
CHLD 42Required1250012500
CHLD 126Required41004100
CHLD 134Required140140
CHLD 139Required140275
CHLD 147Required140275

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Career Opportunities

This specialization will prepare students to work in a program (family child care, licensed center-based infant/toddler classroom, etc.) serving children from birth to 36 months old. 

Program Outcomes

  • Summarize developmental milestones, characteristics, and growth patterns of children from conception through 36 months. 
  • Relate developmental theory to infant and toddler development, interactions, and relationships. 
  • Compare and contrast caregiving practices, environments, activities, and curriculum that support optimal development of children from birth to 36 months old. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Program Requirements

Course List

CodeTitleUnits
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES
CHLD 039Child Development-DS 13
CHLD 042Child, Family & Society-DS23
CHLD 126Observation and Assessment - DS33
CHLD 134Understanding Child Abuse3
CHLD 139Curriculum and Education for Infants and Toddlers3
CHLD 147Infant/Toddler Child Care - DS43
=
TOTAL18

The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Consumer & Family Studies Division Chair.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Course List

CodeTitleUnits
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES
CHLD 039Child Development-DS 13
CHLD 042Child, Family & Society-DS23
CHLD 126Observation and Assessment - DS33
CHLD 134Understanding Child Abuse3
CHLD 139Curriculum and Education for Infants and Toddlers3
CHLD 147Infant/Toddler Child Care - DS43
=
TOTAL18

The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Consumer & Family Studies Division Chair.

Supporting Documents

Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions

Submission Details

Published at

05/16/23 - 07:56 AM

Status

Recommended

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Daniel Alvarado   ·  05/16/23

Correct meeting minutes attached.