SRJC CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATES
For questions regarding academic plans, career goals and courses you may call the department office at 527-4315 or e-mail
These new Child Development certificates meet the child development
requirement for the Teacher and Associate Teacher levels of the
Child Development Permit issued by the State of California, Commission
on Teacher Credentialing that went into effect January 1, 1997.
Refer to the CD Permit Matrix.
Associate Teacher Certificate
12 units total required
- ____ CH 10 Child Growth and Development(3)
or CH 110.1, 110.2, 110.3 (three units from this series)
- ____ CH 90.1 Child Family and Community 3
or CH 190.1 Home, School and Community Relations
- ____ CH 51 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3
- ____ CH 90.4 Introduction to Curriculum 3*
A grade of C or better is required in all certificate courses.
Recommended: in addition to the above in accordance with Title
22 - Dept. of Social Services, 15 hours of training in pediatric
first aid, CPR and children's health issues.
- CH 90.3 (2 units) or CH 253 (1 unit) fulfill this requirement.
- CH 60.1 (1 unit) Beginning EC practicum
Teacher Certificate
24 units total required
- ____ Achievement of the Associate Teacher Certificate (above 12 units
- ____ CH 60 Early Childhood Methods (concurrently with CH 60L, which meets experience requirement on CD matrix)
- ____ CH 60.2 Early Childhood Methods Lab 3
- ____ CH 68 Diversity Issues 3
Plus a minimum of 3 units of Child Development elective courses
A grade of C or better is required in all classes .
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
CH 60.2 may count towards the experience requirement on the Child Development Permit
Matrix or as units towards a permit, but not both. If counted as experience, then six units of elective courses
must be taken.
While Administration classes will meet the department's requirements for the Teacher Certificate
on the Child Development Permit Matrix, they cannot count for both the required 24
Child Development units and the six units of administration for Site Supervisor or Program Director.
Specializations on the Child Development Permit Matrix require an additional six units
in a focused area. Please see your advisor.
Early Intervention Assistant
24 units total required
This certificate is for people interested in careers working with children with special needs and their families.
- ____ CH 10 Child Growth and Development(3)
- ____ CH 90.1 Child Family and Community 3
- ____ CH 90.4 Introduction to Curriculum 3
Infant and Toddler Courses
- ____ CH 111A Group Care for Children Under Three 3 units
- ____ CH 111B Group Care for Children Under Three 2 units
- ____ CH 78 Administering Programs for Children Under Three 1 unit
Special Education/Early Intervention Courses
____ CH 53 The Child with Special Needs in the Community 3 units
____ CH 69 Introduction to Early Intervention 2 units
____ CH 60.3 Child Development Field Experience 2 units
General Courses
- ____ CH 254 Working With Parents 1 unit
- ____ CH 76.21 Guidance and Discipline Techniques in the Child Care Setting 1 unit
