# Child Development Assistant Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/19978

## CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT TEACHER - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

### Summary

This certificate prepares students to assist in the instruction of children under the supervision of an Associate Teacher or higher. Child Development courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

**Award Note:**
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Child Development Assistant Teacher Program will be able to:**

1.  Communicate effectively with children, families, staff, and the community.
2.  Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for children.
3.  Apply human development growth theories and principles to early childhood settings.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 6 |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHIL 141 | The Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| **Select two courses from:** | | 6 |
| CHIL 111 | Curriculum: Music and Movement | 3 |
| CHIL 121 | Curriculum: Art | 3 |
| CHIL 131 | Curriculum: Language/Science | 3 |