# Child Development - Classroom Curriculum (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/child-development/child-development-classroom-curriculum-certificate/

**Business Division  
Child Development Department**  
This certificate supports comprehensive understanding of developmentally appropriate playbased curriculum planning for teachers and paraprofessionals working with young children. It provides hands-on techniques, strategies and practices essential for planning individualized curriculum for different stages and ages of early childhood development. This certificate includes courses to supports the specialized units needed to attain the Child Development Master Teacher Permit- issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHLD 51 | Early Literacy in Child Development | 3 |
| CHLD 61 | Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children | 3 |
| CHLD 62 | Music and Motor Development for Young Children | 3 |
| CHLD 63 | Math and Science for Young Children | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

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