A certificate is earned by students who have developed skills necessary to work as associate teachers of preschool children in early childhood settings. Courses emphasize strong theoretical and practical skills needed to work with children 2-5 years. Courses fulfill Title 22 licensing requirements and Title 5 early childhood education course requirements for the Child Development Permit at the associate teacher level. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. Development Permit at the Associate level.

Program Outcomes

1. Meets Title 22 minimum licensing requirements and prepares the holder to be a childcare provider in an early care and education program. This certificate aligns with the Child Development Permit at the Associate level.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
CDE A155	Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children	3
CDE A180	Child, Growth and Development	3
CDE A190	Family, School and Community Partnerships	3
CDE A200	ECE Program - The Curriculum	3
Total Units		12

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Units
CDE A155	Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 1	3
CDE A180	Child, Growth and Development	3
CDE A190	Family, School and Community Partnerships	3
	Units	9
Semester 2
CDE A200	ECE Program - The Curriculum	3
	Units	3
	Total Units	12

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Prerequisite(s): CDE A180 or HMDV A180 or concurrent enrollment