# Early Childhood Education (Certificate of Achievement)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Childhood Education

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3557

**Behavioral & Social Science**

www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/behavioral-social-sciences/

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/child-development.php

### Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at El Camino College.

### Required Core: 15 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDEV 103 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDEV 104 | The Home, The School, The Community | 3 |
| CDEV 108 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV 112 | Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDEV 114 | Observing and Assessing Young Children | 3 |

### 3 units from:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDEV 115 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CDEV 116 | Creative Art for Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV 117 | Music and Movement for Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV 118 | Science and Math for Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV 119 | Language Arts for Young Children | 3 |

### Total Units: 18

Note: Proof of a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification and immunization may be required for employment.