# Early Intervention and Inclusion (Certificate of Achievement)

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

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

This certificate is designed to train students to work with young children with special needs (birth to 8 years of age), with those who may be at risk for developmental delays and disabilities, and with their families. This certificate is appropriate for students working as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention or early childhood special education, or as a teacher in an inclusive early childhood program.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to adapt early learning activities and classroom strategies that meet the individual needs of young children.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| CDEV 105 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV 109 | Child Behavior and Guidance | 3 |
| CDEV 111 | Programs for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
| or CDEV 212 | Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care |  |
| CDEV 112 | The Developing Child: Conception through Early Childhood | 3 |
| or CDEV C1000 | Child Growth and Development |  |
| CDEV 205 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDEV 210 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| CDEV 230 | Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| CDEV 240 | Children with Special Learning Needs | 3 |
| CDEV 270 | Practicum - The Student Teaching Experience | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **27** |

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