Level II: Teacher (Pre School)
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
State Control Number: 07589
Program Code: CHDV.LIITEAC.CA
Program Length: 22 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
This certificate satisfies all requirements for the Teacher Permit, issued by the State of California. The permit qualifies one to hold positions at the teacher level in State and Federally Funded programs such as Head Start and State Preschool. Permit applications can be obtained through the Child Development Office.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following with a C or better | ||
| CHDV 100 | Child Growth & Development | 3.0 |
| CHDV 106 | Child, Family, and Community | 3.0 |
| CHDV 110 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3.0 |
| CHDV 142 | Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3.0 |
| CHDV 150 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3.0 |
| CHDV 160 | Observation and Assessment | 3.0 |
| CHDV 200 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.0 |
| CHDV 210 | Practicum | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | 4.0 | |
| General Education Units | 18.0 | |
| Total Units | 47 | |
- 18 additional General Education Units. Must be Associate Degree applicable from the following categories: 6 units from Social and Behavioral Science, 6 units from Humanities, 3 units from Language and Rationality, and 3 units from Math or Science.
Students can apply for a state permit if they have work experience in this career field. Verification of experience is not required for the certificate issued by Victor Valley College.
To be eligible for the Child Development state permit (Teacher), students must have 175 days of work experience, which can include unpaid volunteer experience, within the past 4 years. A day of experience is equal to a minimum of three hours and is not cumulative. For example, if a student works less than three hours, then the day does not count. If the student works more than 3 hours on a single day, then the student is credited for one day (regardless of number of hours worked). To verify work experience, students must complete a Verification of Experience Form. This form must be submitted with the Permit Application. Contact Heather Hammond-Williams, in the Child Development department, via email at heather.williams@vvc.edu for assistance.
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