School Age Children

The coursework within this Certificate of Achievement is required to apply and possess the California Child and School Age Emphasis Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After completing required course work of 40 total units and 175 days of experience, students will be eligible to apply for the Permit at the local County Office of Education.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Design, implement, and evaluate effective school age program practices to successfully implement a developmentally appropriate school age curriculum in an after school or latchkey classroom serving families and children 5-12 years of age.
2. Recognize the importance of early childhood (emphasis on school-age years) as a unique time in children’s development that requires specialized developmentally appropriate activities, routines, interactions, and guidance.
3. Plan and implement a curriculum based on a blend the theory of industry versus inferiority as a guide to routines and activities.

Required courses