Child and Family Education Associate Teacher (12 Unit)
Certificate Child and Family Education · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This 12-unit Child and Family Education Stackable Certificate program is meticulously crafted to meet Title 22 and 5 guidelines for the California's Child Development Matrix Associate Teacher requirements, providing students with a solid, beginning foundation in child development and family education. Covering essential topics such as child growth, observation, assessment, communication with families, and cultural responsiveness, our program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in the field. Courses emphasize hands-on experiences, including classroom observations, family engagement, and community partnerships, our program ensures graduates are well-prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families. With completion of this certificate, students are poised for meaningful careers in Child and Family Education, ready to contribute to the well-being and development of California's young learners and their families. This Certificate Requires 50 days (of at least 3 hours per day) teaching experience supervised by a full-time permitted and/or credentialed teacher in an approved and licensed ECE setting. Experience can be paid and/or volunteer and must be met within the last two years from the date of certificate application submission.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Child and Family Education Associate Teacher Certificate (12 Unit): Complete all of the following | 12 | |
| CFE 101 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CFE 102 | The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CFE 103 | The Child in Family and Community Relationship | 3 |
| CFE 105 | Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Child and Family Education Associate Teacher Certificate (12 Unit)
Term 1 (6 units)
- CFE101 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (3)
- CFE102 - The Developing Child-Child Growth and Development (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- CFE103 - The Child in Family and Community Relationship (3)
- CFE105 - Introduction to Curriculum-Discovery Based Education for Children (3)