Program Title
Infant Toddler Teacher Certificate
TOPs Code
Child Development/Early Care and Education (130500)
Projected Start Date
2018-08-01
Program Description
Catalog Description:
The Infant Toddler Teacher Certificate coursework is designed to equip students with an overall social, emotional, cognitive, physical growth and development focused on infants and toddlers, up to age 3. Certificate coursework also includes overall best practice with infants and toddlers, quality environments, responsive care and appropriate curriculum development. The Infant Toddler Teacher Certificate coursework requires 15 core Child Development and Education units including 6 units focused on Infant and Toddler growth, development and care. This Infant Toddler Certificate meets California Title 5 education requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit for those working specifically with children ages birth to age 3. Additional work experience with young children (175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years) is currently required to qualify for state permit. Applications can be obtained through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Enrollment Completer Projections
20