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  "college": "el-camino-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Childhood Education",
  "id": "early-childhood-education-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Early Childhood Education",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "childhood-education",
  "sourceUrl": "http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3557",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**Behavioral & Social Science**\n\nwww.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/behavioral-social-sciences/\n\nFor Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/child-development.php\n\n### Certificate of Achievement\n\nA Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at El Camino College.\n\n### Required Core: 15 units"
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 104",
          "title": "The Home, The School, The Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 108",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 112",
          "title": "Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 114",
          "title": "Observing and Assessing Young Children",
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          "indent": false
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### 3 units from:"
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      "kind": "courselist",
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          "code": "CDEV 115",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 116",
          "title": "Creative Art for Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 117",
          "title": "Music and Movement for Young Children",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 118",
          "title": "Science and Math for Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
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    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Total Units: 18\n\nNote: Proof of a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification and immunization may be required for employment."
    }
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