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The Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career in the field of child development.  The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for working with young children in an entry-level position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Outcome(s):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Developmental Milestones: Students will analyze developmentally appropriate curricula and explain principles and practices pertaining to child development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Environment: Students will be able to illustrate the connections between the child, families, and communities in child development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Guidance: Students will analyze how developmental needs, stages, and milestones impact children’s behavior<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Resources and Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Copy of Certificate of Proficiency (CP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To earn a certificate of proficiency in this program, simply complete program requirement courses listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    12-unit certificates with age group specializations.
    <\/strong>Each of these certificates provide the 12 units needed for working in child care, and align with the Associate Teacher Permit (issued by the state).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
    Course<\/th>Units<\/th>Face-to-Face at FEC<\/th>Online<\/th>Pre-Req<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Program Requirements<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CDEV C1000: Child Growth and Development
    \n<\/td>    		3<\/td>Spring 2027<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CHDV 115: Child, Family, and Community<\/td>3<\/td>Spring 2027<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Choose one of the Pathways below.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Infant\/Toddler Certificate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CHDV 103: Infant and Toddler Development <\/td>3<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CHDV 106: Infant and Toddler Care and Curriculum <\/td>3<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Preschool Certificate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CHDV 101: Principles of Practice of Teaching Young Children<\/td>3<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CHDV 185: Introduction to Curriculum <\/td>3<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    School Age Certificate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CHDV 180: School-Age Development <\/td>3<\/td>Spring 2027<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CHDV 190: Curriculum for the School-Age<\/td>3<\/td>Spring 2027<\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total Units: 12<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
    \n
    Child Development & Education Department<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Palomar College Catalog 2026-2027<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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