Infant and Toddler Education and Development

Program Code: SAC.CDITE.CA

Program Control Number: 21794

Former Title: Infant/Toddler Teacher

The Infant and Toddler Education and Development Certificate provides students with a specialized focus on the strengths and needs of infants and toddlers. Students will study the comprehensive development of the young children, birth to three years focusing on understanding current brain research and best caregiving practices.

Completion of this certificate meets the Child Development and Education course requirements for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, which is used in federal and state early childhood programs and licensing regulations for private and faith-based programs. Please contact a Child Development Permit advisor for information regarding the general education unit requirements and the work experience requirements.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate skill and mastery of child development theories and proficiency in application in a simulated, real infant/toddler setting or scenario.
2. Develop a portfolio of developmentally appropriate activities, programming, and assessment strategies for infants and toddlers in the cognitive, psychosocial, and biosocial domains.