Early Childhood Studies Teacher Certification
Certificate of Achievement Early Childhood Studies · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
The Early Childhood Studies Teacher Certificate of Achievement will prepare students with the education and experience required to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care and education setting while supervising associate-level teachers and aids. The certificate meets the education requirements associated with the State of California Commission for Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit Matrix 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 Teacher Certification 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.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| The Early Childhood Studies Teacher certificate will include 26 required 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 149 | Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational | 2 |
| General Education: 16-18 units | 16-18 | |
| Total | 42-44 | |