Teacher II

Teacher II Certificate of Achievement 2021-2022

(Major #C.561U.CA)

As a result of completing this program, students will have an additional six units of course work beyond what is required to qualify to work in a Title 22 early care and education program; providing additional knowledge and skills to work as a teacher with children successfully.

*Students receiving their degree in early childhood education or child development are automatically eligible for this certificate.

Major requirements (18 units minimum)

Required Code:
Course Course Description Units
ECE 1 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3
ECE 2 Child Growth and Development 3
*ECE 3 Introduction to Curriculum 3
ECE 4 Child, Family, and Community 3
Choose one course from the following:
Course Course Description Units
ECE 5 Observation and Assessment 3
ECE 6 Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education 3
ECE 7 Diversity and Culture in Early Care Education Programs 3
*ECE 8*** Early Childhood Practicum 3
ECE 11 Guidance for Young Children 3
ECE 12 Child Abuse 3
ECE 13 Emergent Literacy 3
*ECE 20**** Infant and Toddler Practicum 3

Additional Information

Students earning their degree in Child Development AS (C.5610.AS) and/or Early Childhood Education AS-T (C.5605.AS-T):

  1. *Students need to provide verification of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles, and freedom from tuberculosis.
  2. **Students need to complete ECE 1, 2, & 3 before taking this course.
  3. ***Students need to complete ECE 1, 2, 3, & 5 before taking this course.
  4. ****Students need to complete ECE 1 & 2 before taking the course

  1. Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics, and multiple influences on development of all children birth to age eight as related to high quality care and education of young children.
  2. Analyze, demonstrate, and evaluate effective practice in working with young children.
  3. Design, implement, and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children.
  4. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children’s social learning, identity, and self-confidence.
  5. Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that demonstrate understanding and knowledge, deepening the commitment to Early Care and Education profession.

Faculty Advisor(s): Romero, Turpen, Boynton


2021-2022 Teacher II Certificate of Achievement PDF