# Diversity in ECE Specialization (Certificate of Achievement)

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Early Childhood Education

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=92

This certificate will prepare students to work in the child care field, focusing on working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, including California State funded and Head Start programs. This Certificate of Achievement can be used as an ECE Specialization when combined with the Child Development Certificate of Achievement and ECE 37 (Adult Supervision). Students can then apply for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teaching Credentialing. For the Master Teacher Permit, 350 days of 3 or more hours per day of experience is required.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Design, implement, and evaluate effective program practices to successfully implement culturally appropriate practices and curriculum in an early childhood classroom.

**Required courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ECE-1A | Principles and Practices of Young Children | 3 |
| ECE-1B | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE-3 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECE-6 | Early Childhood Language Development | 3 |
| ECE-7A | Creative Materials | 3 |
| ECE-10 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE-11 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECE-16 | Preschool Music Activities | 3 |
| ECE-27 | Teaching in A Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECE-31 | Child, Family, Community | 3 |
| ECE-37 | Adult Supervision | 2 |
| ECE-46 | Practicum-Field Experience-Preschool | 3 |
| **Total units required for certificate** | | **35** |