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  "college": "san-diego-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Child Development",
  "id": "child-development-associate-teacher-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Child Development: Associate Teacher",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "child-development",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15604/15944/15945/15605/15763",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThe Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Associate Teacher prepares students to provide developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments in early care and education programs and to supervise Assistant Teachers.\n\nStudents are introduced to early education philosophies and strategies that support their understanding and application of developmentally appropriate practices for working with young children and their families in a diverse society. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of growth and development, social emotional needs, positive guidance techniques, intentional design of curriculum, and healthy and safe environments. Hands-on practical experiences in the campus child development center provides opportunities for students to apply their learning with the support and supervision of child development faculty and staff.\n\nThe Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Associate Teacher partially fulfills the State of California matrix requirements for the Associate Teacher permit. For more information on permit requirements and application, visit Child Development Training Consortium.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Child Development: Associate Teacher Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Interpret the processes of child growth and development.\n2.  Examine practices that respect and support inclusion.\n3.  Plan and demonstrate curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices.\n4.  Model ethical practices with children, families, colleagues and communities as stated in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "12"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 100",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 101",
          "title": "Human Growth and Development",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 141",
          "title": "The Child, Family, and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 180",
          "title": "Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "COMPLETE THREE (3) UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 130",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 133",
          "title": "Curriculum: Language, Literacy, and Art",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 135",
          "title": "Curriculum: Science, Math, and Music and Movement",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:",
          "units": "3-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 163",
          "title": "Field Experience in Child Guidance Techniques for Early Childhood Classrooms",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 270",
          "title": "Work Experience",
          "units": "1-4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 291A",
          "title": "Child Development Center Practicum",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 291B",
          "title": "Child Development Center Practicum",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 291C",
          "title": "Child Development Center Practicum",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 291D",
          "title": "Child Development Center Practicum",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
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