• 18 units required and 12 units must be completed in the CORE COURSES and
• 6 additional units required in Child Development courses
• Experience
• Must earn a “C” grade or better in all the Child Development coursework.

Twelve credits required in CORE COURSES	Formerly Called	Credits
Child Dev P223 (or formerly known as P113) or Psych P223 - Child Development Psychology  DSS1	CHDV 13	3
Child Dev P122 - Child, Family and Community DSS2	CHDV 42	3
Child Dev P142 - Principles of ECE  DSS3 *	CHDV P41A	3
Child Dev P144 – Creative Activities for Children **	CHDV 43A	3
Child Dev P143 - Principles & Practices of ECE & Curriculum Development DSS3 *	CHDV P41B, P141B	3
Child Dev P145 – Creative Activities for Children **	CHDV P41A	2
Child Dev P011 - Music Activities Young Children DSS3	CHDV 51(A)	1
Child Dev P014 – Science Experiences for Young Children	CHDV 54(A)	1
*includes a laboratory      **must be done in blocks either CHDV P142 and P144 or CDDV P143 and P145.
MINIMUM CORE COURSE UNITS		12
Support Courses – Select 6 additional units from below:
Child Dev P110 – School Age Programs	CHDV P148I	3
Child Dev P111 – School Age Practicum		3
Child Dev P112 – Early Steps to Reading		3
Child Dev P114 – Pre-Kindergarten Learning Guidance		1
Child Dev P115 – Early Intervention	CHDV P148O	3
Child Dev P116 – Parenting and Guidance		3
Child Dev P117 - Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education (ECE)		3
Child Dev P118 – Child with Special Needs		3
Child Dev P119 - Child Health & Safety DSS7	CHDV P148K	3
Child Dev P120 - Child Abuse	CHDV P148T	3
Child Dev P121 – Infant/Toddler Care and Development	CHDV P148S
Child Dev P123 – Children’s Nutrition	CHDV P148R	3
Child Dev P144 - Creative Activities for Children DSS5	CHDV 43A	3
Child Dev P145 - Creative Activities for Children DSS5	CHDV 43B	2
Child Dev P160L - Infant Lab	CHDV 14L or 40C	2
Child Dev P161 - Principles & Practices: Infant DSS4	CHDV 14 or 41C	2
Child Dev P163 - Creative Activities: Infant DSS4	CHDV 58 or 43C	2
Child Dev P231 - Children's Literature DSS3	CHDV 31	3
Child Dev P239 - Observing Behavior	CHDV 39	2
Child Dev P245 – Administration of Early Childhood Education (ECE) DSS6	CHDV 45	3
Child Dev P246 – Advanced Administration of ECE  DSS6	CHDV 46	3
Total Additional Units Needed to Complete Certificate		6
A total of 18 credits in Child Development including the CORE courses and at least 3 hours per day for a minimum 50 days within a two-year period.  For work experience/internship contact Mary Jo Jordan 791-2361 or Muriel Josten 791-2233.

* Course modification as of 2004-05

State Department of Social Services (DSS) requires coursework to be identified by DSS numbers:
DSS1 - Three credits in Child, Growth and Development
DSS2 - Three credits in Child, Family and Community
DSS3 - Six credits in Program and Curriculum (4 units?)

For the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit the student must apply through the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. You can receive evaluation assistance on your permit application to make sure application is complete at Tulare County Office of Education in Visalia and they will also submit application to the State Commission on Teacher Credentialing. For information on California's requirements, call the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at (888) 921-2682 or visit their web site.

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