Child Development - Associate Teacher Local Certificate

Associate in Science

e State of California, Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, is responsible for issuing Child Development Permits to eligible students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs or other selective children’s programs. e student with the intention of securing a Child Development Permit must follow mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix handout. To secure a copy of the Child Development Permit Matrix contact a Child Development instructor or the coordinator of the Child Development Training Consortium.

Courses

CD 005 — is the study of the typical and atypical growth and development of the child from conception through
CD 010 — Child, Family and Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CD 012A — Principles & Practices of Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CD 002 — will explore the development of social identities in diverse societies including the theoretical and the practical
CD 003 — provides experiences using observation and assessment strategies to document children's growth and
CD 004 — oﬀers parents and teachers information for understanding parent-child relationships. Students will explore the use
CD 012B — oﬀers an opportunity to demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies
CD 015 — is the study of age-appropriate literature for young children with an emphasis placed on the selection, evaluation
CD 016 — presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing developmentally appropriate curriculum
CD 017A — is designed for teachers and parents of children. is course provides basic sex education, which includes the
CD 017B — provides information concerning child abuse recognition and prevention. e types of abuse and the
CD 017C — is designed for single parents and for teachers working with single parents. Information in this course will
CD 018 — Health, Safety and Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CD 021 — is an overview of infant and toddler development, including physical growth, motor skills, perception, cognition
CD 023 — Domestic Violence Recognition and Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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