Child Development - Early Intervention and Inclusion (Certificate T0458)
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Certificate T0458
The Child Development - Early Intervention and Inclusion Certificate prepares students with the specialized skills to work with children with special needs and other disabilities and/or early intervention programs. This certificate meets the State's competencies for early childhood intervention/early childhood special education paraprofessionals. This Certificate meets or exceeds California Title 5 requirements for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit (when combined with 16 general education units). To earn the Child Development - Early Intervention and Inclusion Certificate of Achievement, students must complete 37 units of required coursework listed below. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Required Courses
Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
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CHLD 1 | Child, Family, School and Community | 3 |
CHLD 5 | Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs | 3 |
CHLD 6 | Introduction to Child Development Curriculum | 3 |
CHLD 11 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
CHLD 64 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children | 3 |
CHLD 66 | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment | 2 |
CHLD 66L | Early Childhood Development Observation and Assessment Laboratory | 1 |
CHLD 68 | Introduction to Children With Special Needs | 3 |
CHLD 73 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
CHLD 79 | Infant and Toddler Care and Education | 3 |
CHLD 84 | Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings | 1 |
CHLD 80 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
CHLD 85 | Infants At Risk | 3 |
Choose one of the following course pairs: | 3 | |
Early Childhood Education Practicum | ||
Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory | ||
OR | ||
Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar | ||
Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience | ||
Total Units | 37 |