| Required Courses | Formerly Called | Credits |
| Twelve (12) credits required in core courses. Six additional credits required in child development courses. |
| Experience |
| Associate Teacher on Child Development Permit or Preschool Teacher as required for employment in private centers by the State Department of Social Services**DSS Title 22. |
| DSS1 – Child, Growth and Development (three credits) |
 CHDV P223 Child Development | | 3 credits
|
| PSYC P223 Child Development | | 3 credits
|
| DSS2 – Child, Family and Community (three credits) |
| CHDV P122*Child, Family and Community | | 3 credits
|
| DSS3 Program and Curriculum (six credits) |
| CHDV P143*Principles/Practices/Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development |
| CHDV P144 Creative Activities for Children | | 3 credits
|
| *Includes laboratory |
| Support Courses (select six additional credits) |
| CHDV P117 Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education | | 3 credits
|
| CHDV P119 Child Health and Safety (DSS7) | | 3 credits
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| Experience: 3 credits. Three hours per day for a minimum 50 days within a two-year period. |
| 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 |
| 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 website. |
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