Early Childhood Intervention Assistant
Certificate of Achievement Early Childhood Development · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Early Childhood Intervention Assistant Certificate builds a foundation of understanding and skills for those interested in providing inclusive services to all children and families. The program meets the state competencies for an Early Childhood Intervention assistant; prepares students to specifically work with young children birth to eight years of age who may have special needs; and provides the opportunity for students to participate in fieldwork experiences where they must apply learned theoretical models and early intervention methods in inclusive educational settings as well as special day classes that serve young children with disabilities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Student will demonstrate an understanding of atypical development in children birth through age 8 by designing an environment and planning curriculum that meets the diverse needs and learning styles of all children.
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 54 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECD 63 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 |
| ECD 60 | Introduction to the Young Child With Disabilities or Delays | 3 |
| ECD 90 | Practicum: Supervised Experience | 4 |
| ECD 67 | Infant and Toddler Development and Caregiving | 3 |
| ECD 91 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Disabilities or Delays | 3 |
| Total | 29 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education
Program Control Number:
TOP Code: 130520 - Children with Special Needs
CIP Code: 13.1015 - Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs