Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher
Certificate of Achievement Early Childhood Studies · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
The Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement will prepare students with the education required to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care and education setting while supervising teachers, associate level teachers, and aids. Students will be prepared to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development. The certificate meets the education requirements associated with the State of California Commission for Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix Master Teacher Permit. This certificate also meets Community Care Licensing requirements to teach preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare facility.
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher will:
- Understand and apply child development theories and principles.
- Identify and implement observation, documentation and other assessment strategies.
- Identify, develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practices to positively guide children's behavior and learning.
- Value and cultivate collaborative family and community relationships.
- Develop environments that honor the diversity of the learning community through empowerment, equity, respect, and dignity.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| The Early Childhood Studies Master Teacher certificate will include 48-50 required units. Thirty-two units in the ECS discipline and 16-18 general education degree applicable units. General education courses must include minimally one course from each of the following categories: English/Language, Math or Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities. | ||
| Required core courses (26 units): | 26 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECS 101 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECS 102 | Child Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 |
| ECS 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| ECS 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECS 106 | Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| ECS 116 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECS 118 | Practicum: Preschool | 3 |
| ECS 120 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring In Early Childhood Education | 2 |
| Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: | 6 | |
| ECS 111 | Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECS 112 | Introduction to Young Children with Disabilities | 3 |
| ECS 113 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ECS 115 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| ECS 117 | Teaching Strategies for Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| ECS 151 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| General Education: 16-18 units | 16-18 | |
| Total | 48-50 | |