{
  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Child Development",
  "id": "childdevelopment--child-development-master-teacher-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Child Development Master Teacher",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "childdevelopment",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/childdevelopment/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This certificate exceeds the minimum teaching requirements for Title 22 schools. It is designed to meet the Master Teacher requirements for Title 5 child development programs. This includes providing instruction, supervising assistants, associate teachers, and teacher-level staff, and serving as coordinator of curriculum and staff development.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon completion of this program, the student will be able to design, implement, and evaluate effective program practices to successfully manage an early childhood classroom.\n\n##### Course Requirements\n\nSee notation for 16-unit general education requirement."
    },
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      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required courses:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 105",
          "title": "Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 106",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 109",
          "title": "Child Behavior and Guidance",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 112",
          "title": "The Developing Child: Conception through Early Childhood",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV C1000",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 200",
          "title": "Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 205",
          "title": "Health, Safety, and Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 210",
          "title": "Child, Family, and Community",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 245",
          "title": "Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 270",
          "title": "Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select at least 3 units from the following:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 130",
          "title": "Science and Math for Young Children",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 140",
          "title": "Language and Literacy in Early Childhood",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 235",
          "title": "Children in a Diverse Society",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select at least 6 units from one area of specialization :",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Infant/Toddler"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 111",
          "title": "Programs for Infants and Toddlers",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 212",
          "title": "Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Creative Arts"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 150",
          "title": "Art for Young Children",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 160",
          "title": "Music and Movement for Young Children",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Special Needs"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 230",
          "title": "Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CDEV 240",
          "title": "Children with Special Learning Needs",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Consult faculty for other specialization options."
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select at least 16 units in general education.",
          "units": "16"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Include at least one course in each of the following: Humanities, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, English."
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "52"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "*. This course has the following prerequisites: CDEV 105, CDEV 106, CDEV 112 or CDEV C1000, and CDEV 210.\n\n**Note:** To be eligible for the State of California Child Development Permit—Master Teacher, students must also complete an experience requirement of 350 days of 3 or more hours per day within 4 years."
    }
  ]
}