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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
