{
  "college": "san-diego-mesa-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/17540/18643/18644/17541/17559",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThis Certificate of Achievement prepares students to provide instruction to children and supervise Assistant Teachers. All Child Development courses must be completed with a grade of \"C\" or better.\n\n**Award Note:**\nThis program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Child Development Associate Teacher Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Develop the ability to anticipate, recognize, and successfully work with various learning styles and abilities of children with varying needs.\n2.  Work in a collaborative environment to promote respect of others opinions and prospective and demonstrate cultural pluralism.\n3.  Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet the state of California licensing requirements for working in careers in Early Childhood Education and Development."
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:",
          "units": "12"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 101",
          "title": "Human Growth and Development",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHIL 131",
          "title": "Curriculum: Language/Science",
          "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
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}