Infant and Toddler Studies Certificate of Achievement

The Infant and Toddler Studies Certificate of Achievement is an entry level CTE program. The Infant and Toddler Studies Certificate of Achievement is the initial level for preschool teaching in an infant and toddler classroom setting. It serves as an indicator for the student’s academic Child Development Portfolio that they have achieved a level of proficiency to work as an associate teacher in an infant and toddler (private or public) ECE setting. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to practice, model, and teach behaviors appropriate in a diverse society by creating a safe, secure learning environment for all children; by showing appreciation of and respect for the individual differences and unique needs of each member of the learning community; and by empowering children to give and expect equity, fairness, and dignity. Also, the student will be able to practice and demonstrate an understanding of how to promote children’s cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and linguistic development by organizing and orchestrating the environment in ways that best facilitate the development and learning of young children. After finishing this certificate, student can apply for their Associate Teacher’s permit that requires 50+ days of three hours and more per day of experience. Lastly, student is required to have a Live Scan and TB test to work with children at a school setting.

 

To complete the Infant and Toddler Studies Certificate of Achievement, students must complete all the program course requirements. It is recommended that students consult with the Counseling Office to develop a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan.

Enrollment Year	Enrollment Numbers	Completer  Year	Completer Numbers
2023	50	2023	0
2024	55	2024	45
2025	60	2025	50

West Los Angeles College’s Infant and Toddler Studies Certificate of Achievement responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. The goal of this program is to prepare students to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers with an infant and toddler emphasis.

West Los Angeles College’s Infant and Toddler Studies Certificate of Achievement is a CTE program that responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. This program is a workforce preparation program and prepares students  to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers.

Infant and Toddler Studies Certificate of Achievement: Requirement Courses

CD 1 Child Growth and Development - 3 units- Year 1-Fall

CD 2 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices- 3 units- Year 1- Fall

CD 11 Child, Family, and Community- 3 units- Year 1-Winter Session

CD 30 Infant and Toddler - 3 units- Year 1-Spring

CD 31 Infant Studies II - 3 units- Year 1- Spring

CD 172 Introduction to Child Development Careers - 1 units Year 1-Fall

Child Development/ Early Childhood Education/Education

Child Development/ Early Childhood Education/Education

150

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