Program Pathways

Infant and Toddler Specialist - Major #5619
Certificate of Achievement
2024 Fall Semester
The Certificate of Achievement in Infant and Toddler Specialist is designed to prepare students to work with children ages 0-3 in a variety of early care and education settings. Completion of the Certificate fulfills the child development coursework requirement for the California Child Development Permit at the Teacher level.

Term 1

Units: 9.0
Elective
0.0

Recommend taking CHDEV 6 to fulfill prerequitites in Term 2

CHDEV 1
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 3
Introduction to Curriculum (Active)
3.0
Verification of freedom from tuberculosis. Verification of immunization against influenza, pertussis and measles.
CHDEV 39
Child Growth and Development (Active)
3.0

Verification of freedom from tuberculosis.

Term 2

Units: 12.0
CHDEV 11
The Young Child With Learning Differences, Developmental Delays, Neurodiversity, and Disabilities (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 20
Observation and Assessment (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 21
Infant and Toddler Development (Active)
3.0
CHDEV 30
Child and Family in a Diverse Community (Active)
3.0

Term 3

Units: 3.0
CHDEV 22
Infant and Toddler Practicum (Active)
3.0
Total: 24.0