Child Development - Level I
Certificate Child Development · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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Child Development Department
The Child Development Level I Certificate is designed for the student who desires general knowledge about the foundations of child development and who has an interest in teaching young children under the age of five. This certificate meets the Title 22 education requirements for a fully qualified teacher. In Title 5 programs, this certificate meets the educational requirements for an Assistant/Aide position. This certificate includes the identified core courses for the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit. Fifty (50) days of experience working with children under the age of give is required to complete the permit requirements.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | 3 |
| CHLD 5 | Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 1 | 3 |
| CHLD 6 | Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| CHLD 11 | Child and Adolescent Development 1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
- Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
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