Skill Certificate in Child Development - Assistant
Students completing this certificate will acquire the basic skills and knowledge necessary to prepare them for employment in early childhood programs. It will also provide the education required to obtain a California Child Development Permit at an Assistant level.
Program Outcomes
- Identify the major theories and/or principles of child development.
- Analyze the influence of family, community and culture on the developing child.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following jobs: assistant teacher or teacher's aide in licensed child care or early childhood program (i.e., infant/toddler, preschool, school age), licensed family child care home, foster care provider, in-home care provider, etc.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | 3 | |
| CHLD 039 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 3 | |
Select one of the following courses: | ||
| CHLD 042 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHLD 134 | Understanding Child Abuse | 3 |
| CHLD 147 | Infant/Toddler Child Care - DS4 | 3 |
| CHLD 152 | School-Age Child Care-DS5 | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 6 | |
The Skill Certificate requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Consumer Family Studies Division Chair.