Child Development Master Teacher
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
This Certificate of Achievement prepares students to provide instruction to children and provide supervision of Assistant Teachers, Associate Teachers and Teachers. It also prepares students to coordinate curriculum and staff development in the field of Child Development/Early Childhood Education.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Child Development Master Teacher Program will be able to:
- Develop the ability to anticipate, recognize, and successfully work with various learning styles and abilities of children with varying needs.
- Work in a collaborative environment to promote respect of others opinions and prospective and demonstrate cultural pluralism.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet the state of California licensing requirements for working in careers in Early Childhood Education and Development.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 29 | |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 111 | Curriculum: Music and Movement | 3 |
| CHIL 121 | Curriculum: Art | 3 |
| CHIL 131 | Curriculum: Language/Science | 3 |
| CHIL 141 | The Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CHIL 151 | Program Planning | 3 |
| CHIL 175 | Infant-Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 180 | Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children | 3 |
| CHIL 215 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| CHIL 270 | Work Experience | 2 |
| Select 6 units (two courses) from the following specializations: | 6 | |
| CHIL 165 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| CHIL 166 | Curriculum for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| CHIL 176 | Infant and Toddler Care and Curriculum | 3 |