Child Development - Level III
Certificate Child Development · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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Child Development Department
The Child Development Level III certificate increases skills in planning for children by focusing on different areas of curriculum. With 175 days of experience and the completion of 16 specific G.E. Units in Areas A, B, C and D, this certificate meets the Title 5 education requirements for a fully qualified teacher.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of the Child Development - Level I coursework | 12 | |
| PLUS | ||
| Completion of the Child Development - Level II coursework | 6 | |
| PLUS | ||
| Completion of the Child Development - Level III coursework | 6 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development - Level I Coursework | ||
| 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 |
| Child Development - Level II Coursework | ||
| CHLD 50 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHLD 64 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children | 3 |
| Child Development - Level III Coursework | ||
| Choose two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| CHLD 51 | Early Literacy in Child Development | |
| CHLD 61 | Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children | |
| CHLD 62 | Music and Motor Development for Young Children | |
| CHLD 63 | Math and Science for Young Children | |
| CHLD 68 | Introduction to Children With Special Needs 1 | |
| CHLD 73 | Infant and Toddler Development 1 | |
| CHLD 84 | Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
- Documentation of tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Understand and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child's development and learning.
- Be able to evaluate Early care and Education Program regulations, standards, and policies according to Title 22 California.
- Be grounded in Child Development knowledge (theory) and use their understanding of young children and their needs to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for each child.
- Understand that child observation, documentation and other forms of assessment are central to the practices of all early childhood professionals. Students use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies to positively influence the development of every child.
- Understand that successful programs depend upon partnerships with children's families and communities. They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationship that support and empower families and to involve all families in their children's development and learning.
- Understand the importance of developmental domains and academic content areas. Students use their knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful curriculum.
- Be able to identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood education. They are life-long, collaborative learners who continue to broaden their knowledge and skills, remain informed about child development issues, and are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
- Be able to apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support all children's social learning, identity, and self-confidence.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.