Early Intervention and Inclusion
Certificate of Achievement Child Development · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orCDEV 212 | Advanced Issues in Infant-Toddler Care | |
| CDEV 112 | The Developing Child: Conception through Early Childhood | 3 |
| orCDEV 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.