This early childhood education certificate meets the education requirements for the master teacher level of the Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After meeting additional experience requirements and a fingerprint clearance, graduates are qualified to apply for a Child Development Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which is required to work in federal and state funded programs for children aged 0-5.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Attending classes in the day, the evening, or both can complete certificate requirements.

Students completing this program will be able to...

- create a developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum.

- analyze the psychological, physical and cognitive influences on child development.

- identify and apply the principles and ideals of the Early Childhood Education profession.

- assess how socializing agents and culture impact the lives of children and families.

- evaluate strategies to maximize the health, safety and nutrition of children in early childhood education programs.

- apply the principles of anti-bias pedagogy.

- implement the observe, plan, document, reflect and assess cycle for curriculum planning.

- develop positive relationships and responsive interactions with young children.

- demonstrate techniques for guiding adults working with young children.

- demonstration of knowledge in a specialization area.

- apply constructivist theory and intentional teaching methodologies to teacher child interactions.