Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor, Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate, the student demonstrates knowledge, training and skills to supervise single site child development programs, provide instruction to children, and serve as the coordinator of curriculum and staff development in both public and private child care centers in accordance with the Child Development Permit Matrix issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Skills demonstrated and practiced by the student include development of program policies, personnel handbooks and budgets, techniques in adult supervision, and demonstrated understanding of licensing regulations overseeing both public and private child care programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of strategic and fiscal planning through budget construction by developing a budget and budget notes for a hypothetical early childhood program.
- Students will implement ongoing professional development plans based on evaluation of staff and administrator needs by completing a written assignment.
- Students will evaluate components of quality programs, facilities and operations including applying Title 22 and Title 5 Code of Regulations by completing examination questions.
- Students will individualize mentoring and supervision strategies based on the roles and developmental stages of adult learners by completing a written assignment.
- Students will describe major developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and language development through a written assignment.
Core Requirements
Complete 36 units
CDEV 021
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Child and Adolescent Development
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3
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CDEV 025
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Observation and Assessment
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3
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CDEV 026
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Child, Family and Community
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3
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CDEV 027
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Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
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3
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CDEV 028
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Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
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3
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CDEV 031A
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
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3
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CDEV 031B
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Introduction to ECE Curriculum
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3
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CDEV 032A
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Early Childhood Education Practicum-Field Experience
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3
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CDEV 032B
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Advanced ECE Practicum
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3
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CDEV 035
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Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education
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3
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CDEV 037
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Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education
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3
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CDEV 038
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Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
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3
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Restricted Electives
Area A - Complete 3 units selected from:
COM ST 001A
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Public Speaking
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3
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ENG 001A
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Reading and Composition
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3
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Area B - Complete 3 units selected from:
Associate Degree General Education Area 1B - Mathematics or Area 2 - Natural Sciences
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3
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Area C - Complete 3 units selected from:
Associate Degree General Education Area 3 - Humanities
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3
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Area D - Complete 3 units selected from:
Associate Degree General Education Area 6 - Awareness of Self and Society
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3
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Minimum Units Required: 60
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
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