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Certificate T1318
The Infant/Toddler Certificate provides specialized skills and knowledge for working with infants and toddlers. This certificate exceeds Title 22 requirements for a fully qualified teacher of infants/toddlers by including the specified 3 units related to infant care. With 350 days of experience, the completion of 16 specified G.E. units in Areas A, B, C, and D and 2 adult supervision units; this certificate meets Title 5 education requirements for the Master Teacher Level Permit. This permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development and instruction of children and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development.

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- Preschool Teachers
  Preschool Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-2011.00
  Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $28.32
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $35,871.26
  Annual Job Openings
  6,342
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Childcare Workers
  Childcare Workers
  SOC Career Code: 39-9011.00
  Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $25.13
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $27,670.83
  Annual Job Openings
  27,635
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

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Infant/Toddler Development

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Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community	3
CHLD 5	Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs	3
CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development	3
CHLD 50	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3
CHLD 64	Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children	3
CHLD 72	Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships	3
CHLD 73	Infant and Toddler Development	3
CHLD 79	Infant and Toddler Care and Education	3
CHLD 85	Infants At Risk	3
CHLD 86	Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar	2
CHLD 87	Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience	1
Total Units		30

Child Development, AS

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Degree S1315
This program provides a theoretical framework and practical experience developing skills necessary to work directly in preschool classrooms. Graduates can be employed at the teacher or master teacher level. The program develops students’ skills and abilities in observation and assessing, planning and executing activities, and classroom management based on developmentally appropriate practices. Degree requirements exceed the identified eight (8) courses for transfer by requiring additional practical experience and curriculum courses.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

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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 69	Early Childhood Development Field Work Seminar	2
CHLD 84	Guidance and Discipline in Child Development Settings	1
CHLD 91	Early Childhood Development Field Work	1
Choose one of the following sequences:		3
CHLD 67	Early Childhood Education Practicum
CHLD 67L	Early Childhood Education Practicum Laboratory
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CHLD 86	Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar
CHLD 87	Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience
Total Units		28

Note: These courses are acceptable for the Child Development requirements leading to the Child Development Permit.

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