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Child Development Curriculum Specialization, Certificate of Achievement

Banner Code: 1_CM_CDCS

Control Number: 42119

Not Financial Aid Eligible


This certificate prepares students to design and implement emergent curriculum for children birth – 8 years. Provides a strong theoretical foundation for planning developmentally and culturally relevant curriculum which meets the needs of a diverse population. Satisfies the specialization unit requirement for the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. 

Program Outcome

Satisfies the specialization unit requirement for the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level. In conjunction with core units, the holder can be employed as a Preschool teacher, if paired with the Child Development Lead Teacher certificate, holder can be employed as Lead Preschool Teacher or Mentor Teacher.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
CDE A130Language Arts for Children3
CDE A131Creativity for Children3
CDE A132Science and Math for Young Children3
Total Units9

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 1Units
CDE A130 Language Arts for Children 3
CDE A131 Creativity for Children 3
CDE A132 Science and Math for Young Children 3
 Units9
 Total Units9