Early Childhood Development (Associate Teacher)
Certificate of Achievement Early Childhood Development · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate of achievement requires 16 units of coursework in ECD and will include those courses considered to be the “core” courses focusing on the principles of child development and hands-on application. This certificate aligns with Community Care Licensing requirements for a preschool teacher of young children and the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit requirements. The Child Development Permit is required for employees of California State Funded Early Childhood Programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Student will be able to use their knowledge of young children’s characteristics, needs and multiple interacting influences on development and learning to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all children.
- Students will be able to describe and demonstrate the importance of play in the learning and development of young children and how teacher interactions can support that play.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECD 50 | Early Childhood Principles and Practices | 3 |
| ECD 56 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECD 62 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECD 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 |
| ECD 41 | Strategies for Working with Challenging Behaviors | 3 |
| ECD 54 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECD 67 | Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving | 3 |
| ECD 69 | Child Study: Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECD 79 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECD 87 | Infant and Toddler Environments, Care and Education | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education
Program Control Number:
TOP Code: 130500 - Child Development/Early Care and Education
CIP Code: 19.0709 - Child Care Provider/Assistant