# Child Development Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)

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

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20010

### Summary

This certificate prepares students to provide instruction to children and supervise Assistant and Associate Teachers. Child Development courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Child Development 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:** | | 21 |
| 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 180 | Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children | 3 |
| CHIL 151 | Program Planning | 3 |
| **Concurrent enrollment in (2-4 units total):** | | 2-4 |
| CHIL 270 | Work Experience | 1-4 |
| or CHIL 275 | Supervised Field Study | 1-3 |
| **Select one of the following three options:** | | 3-4 |
| CHIL 160 | Observation and Assessment of Children | 2 |
| CHIL 161 | Observations and Issues in Child Development | 2 |
| or CHIL 165 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| or CHIL 175 | Infant-Toddler Growth and Development | 3 |