CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This curriculum is designed to meet the minimum educational requirements of the California Department of Social Services (DSS) to secure employment in state licensed private preschools and childcare centers as Infant/Toddler, Preschool or School-Age Teachers or as Program Director. The curriculum will also meet requirements for acquiring Assistant and Associate Teacher Level Child Development Permits from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to secure employment in state and federally funded programs for children. All courses listed in Child Development electives, regardless of the catalog year or year taken, may be used as Child Development electives for the Certificate of Achievement under any catalog year. The State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has several Child Development Permits available to students completing Child Development courses. See www. ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/child-dev-permits.html for details.
To acquire a Certificate of Achievement in Child Developmen****t, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 | |
| CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development (formerly CD 106) | 3 |
| CD 110 | Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CD 111 | Early Childhood Education Curriculum | 3 |
| CD 114 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| CD 208 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CD 228 | Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3 |
| Plus nine units selected from the following courses: | 9 | |
| CD 102 | Nutrition, Health and Safety for Children | 3 |
| CD 115 | Creative Art Experiences for Children | 3 |
| CD 118 | Development of Science and Math Experiences | 3 |
| CD 119 | Music and Movement for Children | 3 |
| CD 120 | Experiences in Language Arts | 3 |
| CD 211 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| CD 213 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| CD 224 | Diversity Issues During Early Childhood, School Age, and Adolescence | 3 |
| CD 226 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| CD 229 | Literacy Development for Children | 3 |
| CD 232 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ED 110 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |