Preschool Teacher: Title 22 Certificate is an entry level CTE program. The Child Development Preschool Teacher: Title 22 Certificate of Achievement is the initial level for preschool teaching. It serves as an indicator for the student’s academic Child Development Portfolio that they have achieved a level of proficiency to work as an associate teacher in a private or public ECE setting. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to assess children's behavior through observations and document improvement plans via a written report and apply critical thinking to design and implement academic subjects, and assessment tools to enhance developmentally appropriate learning experiences. After finishing this certificate, student can apply for their Associate Teacher’s permit that requires 50+ days of three hours and more per day of experience. Lastly, student is required to have a Live Scan and TB test to work with children at a school setting.
To complete the Preschool Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement, students must complete all the program course requirements. It is recommended that students consult with the Counseling Office to develop a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan.
Enrollment Completer Projections
| Enrollment Year | Enrollment Numbers | Completer Year | Completer Numbers |
| 2023 | 50 | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 60 | 2025 | 50 |
West Los Angeles College’s Preschool Teacher: Title 22 Certificate of Achievement is a CTE program that responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. This program is a workforce preparation program and prepares students to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers.
West Los Angeles College’s Preschool Teacher: Title 22 Certificate of Achievement is a CTE program that responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. This program is a workforce preparation program and prepares students to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers.
Preschool Teacher: Title 22 Certificate of Achievement: Requirement Courses
CD 1 Child Growth and Development -3units- Year 1-Fall
CD 2 Early Childhood: Principles and Practices -3 units- Year 1- Fall
CD 11 Child, Family, and Community- 3 units- Year 1-Winter Session
CD 7 (formerly 4) ORCD 8 (Formerly 3) Introduction to Curriculum Early Childhood Education OR Curriculum in Early Childhood Education- 3 units- Year 1-Spring
Dolores Gallegos · 06/29/23
These certificates have been offered in our college but they are not Certificate of Achievements and are not transcribed. Our Advisory Board has advised us that these certificates should be transcribed to help students secure a job.
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