2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement


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This certificate meets the coursework requirements for the Master Teacher level of the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and prepares students to be competent and effective teachers and caregivers for young children ages 0-8, supervisors of adults in early childhood settings, and to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development.  Developmental and learning theory as well as appropriate strategies will be studied and applied.  Culturally sensitive and relationship based practice will be emphasized.  Additional work experience with children and adults is required to obtain the CTC Master Teacher Permit.

A minimum grade of “C” in each course is required to earn the certificate and/or qualify for the Child Development Permit.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Describe developmental milestones for children in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and language development.
  • Identify environmental, cultural, familial, economic, political, and historical contexts that influence all children’s development.
  • Demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge related to the unique need of children ages 0-8 years.
  • Apply developmental theory, knowledge of child development, DCLAP, and research based teaching strategies to develop curriculum for the unique educational needs of young children individually and in group care settings.
  • Demonstrate developmentally appropriate observation, assessment, and documentation skills that can be applied to interpretations of growth and development, planning, and identification of individual needs.
  • Demonstrate the skills and knowledge in supervising program staff, financial management, licensing requirements, and program management in settings for young children.
  • Demonstrate professional skills including ethical practice, reflective practice, written and verbal communication, collaboration, advocacy, and identification of personal qualifications in relationship to state and national requirements for teachers of young children.

Total Units for the Certificate: 54-57


Required Breadth


Students must complete area 1, select one course from each of areas 2, 3, and 4, and select one additional course form area 2, 3, or 4, 16-19 Units

Required Specialization


Students complete 6 units from one of the 3 specialization options:
Infant/Toddler, Special Needs, or Curriculum
6 Units

Curriculum


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