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Child Development Teacher Certificate

Required Courses	Formerly Called	Credits
Twenty-four (24) credits in child development courses required.
Twelve (12) credits must be from the core courses.
Twelve (12) additional credits required in child development support courses.
Experience
Child Development Permit: Teacher as required for employment in funded child care programs. State Department of Education, Title V, DSS (Department of Social Services).
Core Courses (twelve credits required)
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 P122Child, Family and Community		3 credits
DSS3 Program and Curriculum (six credits)
CHDV P143* Principles/Practices/Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development		3 credits
CHDV P144 Creative Activities for Children		3 credits
Support Courses (select 12 additional credits)
CHDV P117 Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education		3 credits
CHDV P119 Child Health and Safety (DSS7)		3 credits
CHDV P142* Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children		3 credits
CHDV P239 Observing/Recording Behavior of Young Children		2 credits
*Includes laboratory
Experience:
At least three hours per day for a minimum 175 days in a four-year period. Plus
A total of 16 general education credits that must apply toward the associate arts degree. One course is required from each of the four general education categories: (English, social science, humanities/fine arts, math or science).
For the Child Development 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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