Child Development Master Teacher
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orCDEV 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.