Teacher III

Teacher III Certificate of Achievement 2021-2022

(Major #C.5611.CA)

The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development is designed to prepare students to work with young children in a variety of early care and education settings. Upon completion of the Child Development Certificate of Achievement the student possesses the coursework required to work as a teacher in both a private or public early care and education setting . Additionally, with appropriate documented work experience, the student is eligible to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at the Associate Teacher Level.

Major requirements (24 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
**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

Additional Information

Students earning their degree in Child Development AS (C.5610.AS) and/or Early Childhood Education AS-T (C.5605.AS-T) are automatically eligible for this certificate:

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