The goal of the Early Childhood Teacher Level 1 Certificate of Achievement is to provide introductory level Vocational Technical Education opportunities to prepare students for careers involving the education and care of young children in a variety of settings. This certificate satisfies the Department of Social Services Title 22 Community Care Licensing requirements for qualified infant-toddler and pre-school teachers, as well as before and after school-age caregivers in a licensed early childhood program. It also satisfies the California Department of Education Title 5 child development coursework requirements for the Child Development Assistant or Associate Teacher permit. Possible career options are infant-toddler assistant or caregiver, assistant teacher or aide, teacher, early intervention assistant, family care provider, and before and after school-age caregiver.
Core Requirements (15 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHST001 | Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 units |
| CHST002 | Child Growth and Development | 3 units |
| CHST034A | Introduction to the Child With Special Needs | 3 units |
| CHST063 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
| CHST066 | Child Safety, Health and Nutrition | 3 units |
Electives List A: Choose one of the following options - CHST 070 or take both ELED 020 and 020A (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHST070 | Infant-Toddler Development & Care | 3 units |
| ELED020 | Introduction to Elementary Teaching | 2 units |
| ELED020A | Field Experience in Elementary Teaching | 1 unit |
Electives List B (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHST034C | Guidance and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors | 3 units |
| CHST058 | EC Language and Literacy Curriculum | 3 units |
| CHST059 | EC Music and Movement Curriculum | 3 units |
| CHST060 | Early Childhood STEM Curriculum | 3 units |
| CHST067 | EC Creative Arts Curriculum | 3 units |
Total Certificate Units: 21 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the program requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.