# Child Development Master Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/childdevelopment/

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.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to design, implement, and evaluate effective program practices to successfully manage an early childhood classroom.

##### Course Requirements

See notation for 16-unit general education requirement.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| CDEV 105 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV 106 | Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEV 109 | Child Behavior and Guidance | 3 |
| CDEV 112 | The Developing Child: Conception through Early Childhood | 3 |
| or CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development |  |
| CDEV 200 | Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood | 3 |
| CDEV 205 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDEV 210 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CDEV 245 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education | 3 |
| CDEV 270 | Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience | 3 |
| **Select at least 3 units from the following:** | | 3 |
| CDEV 130 | Science and Math for Young Children |  |
| CDEV 140 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood |  |
| CDEV 235 | Children in a Diverse Society |  |
| **Select at least 6 units from one area of specialization :** | | 6 |
| **Infant/Toddler** | |  |
| CDEV 111 | Programs for Infants and Toddlers |  |
| CDEV 212 | Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care |  |
| **Creative Arts** | |  |
| CDEV 150 | Art for Young Children |  |
| CDEV 160 | Music and Movement for Young Children |  |
| **Special Needs** | |  |
| CDEV 230 | Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs |  |
| CDEV 240 | Children with Special Learning Needs |  |
| **Consult faculty for other specialization options.** | |  |
| **Select at least 16 units in general education.** | | 16 |
| **Include at least one course in each of the following: Humanities, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science, English.** | |  |
| **Total Units** | | **52** |

*. This course has the following prerequisites: CDEV 105, CDEV 106, CDEV 112 or CDEV C1000, and CDEV 210.

**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.