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Program Type: Certificate of Achievement

Division: Social Sciences

Program Description:
The curriculum focuses on children, from infancy through school age. Courses provide foundations and prepare students for careers in child care, sociology, social work, education, special education and psychology. Opportunities are available for work with children in a variety of settings including homes, schools, hospitals, and public and non-profit agencies concerned with the development and welfare of children. CPR, first-aid training, TB and fingerprint clearances are required for certificates in child development.

Requirements for the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit*:
Completion of 16 core units as follows: Psyc 021 or Psyc 121, CHDV 010, CHDV 015 and CHDV 20 or CHDV 16, and CHDV 013A. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts.

Requirements for the Teacher Child Development Permit*:
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement requirements plus 16 additional general education units as follows: at least one course each in Humanities, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, and English. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts. The Administration Specialization (CHDV 112A and CHDV 112B) does not meet the State of California Child Development Permit requirements or the "Teacher" permit.

Requirements for the Master Teacher Child Development Permit*:
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement requirements plus 16 additional general education units as follows: at least one course each in Humanities, Social sciences, Math and/or Science, and English; a minimum (6 unit) specialization option, and CHDV 119, Child Development Mentor Teacher Practices. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts. The Administration Specialization (CHDV 112A and CHDV 112B) does not meet the State of California Child Development Permit requirements or the "Master Teacher" permit.

Requirements for the Site Supervisor Child Development Permit*:
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement requirements including A.A., CHDV 112A, Administrative Issues, CHDV 112B, Advanced Administrative Issues and CHDV 119, Child Development Mentor Teacher Practices. Completion of these courses with a C or better must be verified by official transcripts.

*Permits are issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

*Depending on initial placement, students may be required to take additional English and ESL courses.

As noted in the Certificate of Achievement, students must take 6 units from the listed electives OR select a specialization from the following options:

Specialization Options:

Infant/Toddler (6 units)
CHDV 11, CHDV 128

Multicultural Awareness (6 units)
CHDV 117, Music 131

Language/Literacy (6 units)
CHDV 118, Engl 140

School Age Children (6 units)
Educ 131, Educ 132

Children with Special Needs (8 units)
SET 100, SET 105, SET 122

Preschool Music Education (14 units)
Music 30 or Music 130; Music 131; Music 134; Music 135; Dance 25 or PETh 27C

Administration (6 units)
CHDV 112A, CHDV 112B
This option does not qualify for the State of California Development Permit for "Teacher" and "Master Teacher", but does qualify for the Pasadena City College Certificate of Achievement.

Effective academic year: 2008-2009

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