Child Development: Master Teacher
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Master Teacher prepares students to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and to supervise Teachers, Associate Teachers, and Assistants. Students who complete the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Master Teacher are prepared to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.
Students 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, and intentional design of curriculum experiences 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.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Child Development: Master Teacher Program will be able to:
- Interpret the processes of child growth and development.
- Examine practices that respect and support inclusion.
- Plan and demonstrate curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Model ethical practices with children, families, colleagues and communities as stated in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 24 | |
| CHIL 100 | Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 120 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CHIL 130 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHIL 141 | The Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHIL 163 | Field Experience in Child Guidance Techniques for Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| CHIL 180 | Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children | 3 |
| CHIL 215 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: | 3 | |
| CHIL 135 | Curriculum: Science, Math, and Music and Movement | 3 |
| CHIL 133 | Curriculum: Language, Literacy, and Art | 3 |
| SELECT TWO UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING: | 2 | |
| CHIL 291A | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291B | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291C | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| CHIL 291D | Child Development Center Practicum | 1 |
| COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF SIX TO SEVEN (6-7) UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZATIONS: | 6-7 | |
| ADMINISTRATION | 0 | |
| CHIL 202 | Administration of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CHIL 210 | Supervision of Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| Diverse Learners | 0 | |
| CHIL 150 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHIL 166 | Curriculum for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Infant/Toddler | 0 | |
| CHIL 175 | Infant-Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 176 | Infant and Toddler Care and Curriculum | 3 |
| School Age | 0 | |
| MUSI 110 | Music for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 210A | Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 210B | Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics II | 3 |
| MATH 212 | Children's Mathematical Thinking | 1 |
| EXSC 240 | Physical Education in the Elementary Schools | 3 |