Child Development Teacher
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate exceeds the minimum teaching requirements for centers regulated by Title 22. It also meets the Teacher Permit requirements for provision of instruction and supervision of assistant or associate teacher-level staff in a Title 5 (state or federally funded) child development program.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to design and implement curriculum based on observation and assessment of young children 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 270 | Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience | 3 |
| Select at least 3 elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| CDEV 111 | Programs for Infants and Toddlers | |
| CDEV 130 | Science and Math for Young Children | |
| CDEV 140 | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood | |
| CDEV 150 | Art for Young Children | |
| CDEV 160 | Music and Movement for Young Children | |
| CDEV 230 | Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs | |
| CDEV 235 | Children in a Diverse Society | |
| CDEV 240 | Children with Special Learning Needs | |
| 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 | 43 | |
*. 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—Teacher, students must also complete an experience requirement of 175 days of 3 or more hours per day within 4 years.