# Child Development - Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=135

Credits: 42.0 - 44.0

This certificate meets the course requirements for the child Development Permit Matrix: Teacher work experience is required for this Permit. Visit the website: www.childdevelopment.org for information regarding work experience requirements. All required courses for this major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

## Program Outcomes

1.  Met the course requirements for the Child Development Permit Matrix.

### Program Requirements

#### Required Courses - Total 33 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHD 102 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CHD 103 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHD 104 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CHD 105 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CHD 106 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CHD 107 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHD 108 | Practicum-Field Experience | 3 |
| CHD 145 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| HEA 140 | Health Education | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |

#### Required Courses: Choose One - Total 3-9 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |

#### Required Course - Total 4 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |

#### Required Courses: Choose One - Total 3-11 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MAT 108 | Liberal Arts Math | 3-4 units effective Spring 2027 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |