CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Core Requirements*:
CDV 100 Principles in Preschool Programs (3 units)
CDV 101 Practices & Curriculum in Preschool Programs (3 units)
CDV 180 Child, Family & Community (3 units)
CDV 200 Psy. of Development: Infancy through Adolescence;
  or CDV 90 Intro to Growth & Development of Children (3 units)
Plus 3 additional units selected from the following:
CDV 105 Multi-Cultural Perspectives (3 units)
CDV 106 Children with Special Learning Needs (3 units)
CDV 109 Child Health, Nutriton and Safety (3 units)
Plus 9 additional units selected from the following:
CDV 75 Positive Parenting (1 unit)
CDV 79 Relationships & Children’s Behavior (1 unit)
CDV 88 Special Topics in CDV (.5-3 units)
CDV 105 Multi-Cultural Perspectives (3 units)
CDV 106 Children with Special Learning Needs (3 units)
CDV 109 Child Health, Nutrition and Safety (3 units)
CDV 120 Infants & Toddlers (3 units)
CDV 121 Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers (3 units)
CDV 122 Inclusion of Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs (1 unit)
CDV 125 Creative Activities (3 units)
CDV 126 Music & Movement (1 unit)
CDV 127 Language and Literacy for Young Children (2 units)
CDV 128 Math & Science (1 unit)
CDV 130 Administration of Preschool & Child Care Centers (3 units)
CDV 134 Advanced Administration of Preschool & Child Care Centers (3 units)
CDV 135 Supervision of Adults in a Child Development Program (3 units)
CDV 140 Working with School Aged Children and Youth (3 units)
CDV 151 Assessment and Observation of Young Children (2 units)
CDV 152 Working with Parents (1 unit)
CDV 153 Behavior Support Strategies (1 unit)
CDV 161 Active Learning and Play (1 unit)
CDV 162 Curriculum Planning (1 unit)

Plus 2-4 additional units selected from the following:
CDV 111 Observation & Participation-Lab I (2-3 units)
CDV 112 Supervised Practicum - Lab II (2-3 units)
Total units required for Certificate: 26-28
*These courses are required for Title 22 Department of Social Services licensing and are the minimum required to teach in non-state subsidized, private programs. In addition, 15 hours of training in pediatric first aid, CPR and children’s health is required by licensing agencies (CDV 109 fulfills this requirement). This training is also available through local community agencies.
The following permits apply to students who may seek employment in Title 5 or federally funded programs such as Head Start, State Preschool or Migrant Preschool Programs. Students must meet all requirements and apply for the permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

ASSOCIATE TEACHER PERMIT
This permit will authorize the holder to provide service in the care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and to supervise a Child Development Assistant.
Requirements for the permit:
A. 12 units of core courses*
CDV 100 Principles in Preschool Programs (3 units)
CDV 101 Practices & Curriculum in Preschool Programs (3 units)
CDV 180 Child Family, and Community (3 units)
CDV 200 Psychology of Development: Infancy through Adolescence
or CDV 90 Intro to Growth & Development of Children (3 units)
B. 50 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program working at least three hours per day within the last two years. (May include paid or volunteer experience or student teaching in lab classes such as):
CDV 111 Observ. & Participation-Lab I
CDV 112 Supervised Practicum-Lab II
CDV 113 Classroom Exp.-Lab III

TEACHER PERMIT
This permit level authorizes the holder to provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child development program and supervise a Child Development Associate Teacher, a Child Development Assistant, and an aide.
Requirements for the permit:
A. 24 units in child development courses including 12 units of core courses*. These units may be met by completing the Child Development .
B. 16 units of General Education including English, Math or Science, Social Science and Humanities
C.175 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program working at least three hours per day within the last four years. May include paid or volunteer experience or student teaching in lab classes such as:
CDV 111 Observ. & Participation-Lab I
CDV 112 Supervised Practicum-Lab II
CDV 113 Classroom Exp.-Lab III

MASTER TEACHER PERMIT
This permit level authorizes the holder to provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child development program and supervise a Child Development Associate Teacher, a Child Development Assistant, an aide, and serve as Coordinator of Curriculum and staff development.
Requirements for the permit:
A. 24 units in Child Development courses including 12 units of core courses*.These units can be met by completing the Child Development .
B. 16 units of General Education including English, Math or Science, Social Science and Humanities
C. 2-unit course in adult supervision
CDV 135 Supervision of Adults in a Child
Development Program (3 units)
D. 6 specialization units in one of these areas (a, b, c or d):
(must be units not counted in the 24 to meet teacher requirement)
a. Special Education
CDV 106 Children with Special Learning Needs (3 units)
ASL 200 Elem. American Sign Language Level I
  or 201 Elem. American Sign Language-Level II
  or 202 Inter. American Sign Language-Level III
  or 203 Inter. American Sign Language-Level IV (3 units)
b. Cross Cultural
CDV 105 Multi-Cultural Perspectives (3 units)
SOC 235 Mexican American Culture (3 units)
HST 220 Mexican History (3 units)
SPN Any Spanish Course (3 units)
c. Curriculum
CDV 125 Creative Activities (3 units)
CDV 126 Music and Movement (1 unit)
CDV 127 Language and Literacy for Young Children (2 units)
CDV 128 Math and Science (1 unit)
CDV 161 Active Learning and Play (1 unit)
CDV 162 Curriculum Planning (1 unit)
d. Infants & Toddlers
CDV 120 Infants and Toddlers (3 units)
CDV 121 Infance and Toddlers Programs (3 units)

SITE SUPERVISOR PERMIT
This level authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operating at a single site, provide care, development and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.
Requirements for the permit:
A. 24 units in Child Development courses including 12 units of core courses*. These units may be met by completing the Child Development .
B. 16 units of General Education including English, Math or Science, Social Science and Humanities
C. 2-unit course in adult supervision
CDV 135 Supervision of Adults in a Child
Development Program (3 units)
D. 6 units of administration
(must be units not counted in the 24 to meet teacher requirement)
CDV 130 Administration of Preschools & Child Care Centers (3 units)
CDV 134 Advanced Administration of Preschool & Child Care Centers (3 units)
E. 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program working at least three hours per day within the last four years, including 100 days of supervising adults. 24.5 units

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete a Child Development Certificate of Achievement will be able to:

1. Apply their knowledge of children's physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, understand children as individuals and plan responses to their unique needs and potentials.
2. Provide developmentally appropriate active learning experiences and environments for individual children and children in groups, in the areas of language and early literacy, arts and the creative process, music and movement, literature, social studies, dramatic plays, math, science and the physical world.
3. Demonstrate skills on observing and recording behavior, assessing children's interests, and assessing children's needs and levels of skills development (utilizing DRDPR). Analyze this information to improve their work with children and families.
4. Apply techniques for setting and maintaining limits; supporting children's self-esteem, self-discipline, intellectual curiosity, creativity, problem solving abilities and acceptance of self and others on their interactions with children.
5. Implement nutritional, healthy and safe practices in the classroom.
6. Apply the principles of inclusion in the curriculum through interactions with children, their families and staff members.
7. Communicate effectively and respectfully with families and incorporate family input in curriculum planning and assessment.
8. Serve as an advocate for young children.

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This information is provided to prospective students to help them make a better, more informed decision about a certificate program.

OPEID: 011672
CIP Code: 19.0706

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CIP Program Description: Child Development
Program Name: Child Development
Program Level: Certificate of Achievement
Program Length: 3 semesters^[1]
Related Occupations:

The following table lists the ONET Code and ONET Title (SOC) for occupations related to this program

Estimated Cost of Program: $1288.00 ^[2]
Estimated Cost for Textbooks and Supplies: $872.65 ^[3]
Mendocino College does not offer on-campus housing.

Number of students who completed this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012: 4

Because of the low number of students completing this program, Mendocino College does not report:

• The percentage of completers with student debt;
• The median cumulative debt for completers in this program;
• The amount of Federal student loan debt;
• The amount of Private loan debt;
• The amount of Institutional financing plan debt;
• The number of students who completed the program within the normal program time;

This information is not reported in compliance with FERPA regulations.

Notes:

[1]Program length is expressed in semesters. There are two 17-week semesters each year, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Length of time is calculated as the number of semesters it would take a student to complete the program unit requirements if they enrolled at the minimum full-time level of 12 units per semester. Students may be able to accelerate their progress by enrolling in more units per semester or enrolling in Summer session, if courses are available. Time to complete the program may be longer than the normal program length if a student requires remedial course work.

[2] Program cost is estimated based upon current unit cost (Fall 2012) of $46.00 per unit plus any additional Course Material Fees for required courses. Additional required fees are also included.

[3]Textbook cost estimate is based upon retail cost of new textbooks purchased through the Mendocino College Bookstore. A student's actual cost may vary based upon the availability of used textbooks, rental textbooks or electronic text books.

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Created: June 14, 2011 @ 07:11 AM
Last Modified: June 27, 2012 @ 11:25 AM