Early Childhood Associate Teacher, COP

This program was revised for the July 2018 edition of the IVC catalog. Please consult a counselor if you have any questions.

The Early Childhood Associate Teacher Certificate of Proficiency meets the academic requirements of the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, which enables teachers to work in state or federally funded programs. This permit also requires work experience of a minimum of 50 days of 3 hours per day in an Early Childhood setting. This requirement may be met through a 3-unit HD 168: Human Development course.

Complete the following courses:

HD 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 Units
OR
PSYC 7 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE 3 Units
HD 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD - CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY 3 Units
OR
SOC 15 SOCIALIZATION OF THE CHILD - CHILD, FAMILY, COMMUNITY 3 Units
HD 110 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 3 Units
HD 115 INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM 3 Units
HD 120 CHILD GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE 3 Units

Complete 2 units from the following courses:

HD 231 CHILD MALTREATMENT: IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT 1 Unit
HD 232 CHILDREN AND DIVORCE 1 Unit
HD 250 TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN PLAY-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS 1 Unit
HD 251 TEACHING SCIENCE IN A PLAY-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 1 Unit
HD 252 TEACHING LITERACY IN A PLAY-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM 1 Unit
HD 253 DEALING WITH CHALLENGING CHILDREN 1 Unit

Total Units Required: 17

To earn the certificate of proficiency:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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