Certificate of Achievement in Child Development

De Anza College

This vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with diverse children in early childhood settings. The program includes academic instruction, job skills training and field and community engagement experiences. Students acquire knowledge to integrate developmentally appropriate practices and their application to teaching young children along with skills in building relationships with children and families. This Certificate of Achievement meets entry-level professional requirements for teachers in early childhood programs and fulfills requirements to qualify as a teacher in a center licensed by the California Department of Social Services. Students who wish to qualify to become a director must also take CD 59G ''Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Management Systems)'' and CD 59H ''Supervision and Administration of Child Development Programs (Leadership Skills).'' The Certificate of Achievement is designed to meet the Child Development course requirements for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. The permit requires 18 quarter units (equivalent to 12 semester units)

Social Sciences and Humanities Division