Child Development Teacher Permit Certificate
Non-Degree Accelerated Pathway: Child Development Teacher Permit Certificate
For those interested in teaching infants through preschool age children, we are pleased to offer a non-degree accelerated pathway. This certificate will deliver the required child development courses to earn your California Child Development Teacher's Permit. A reduced tuition rate has been developed for partnerships with school districts, Head Start agencies and private schools.
Our accelerated pathway is comprised of 6 fully online child development courses for a total of 24 units. Students will also need to complete 16 units of general education courses for the permit. Upon completion of the 24 child development units, and the 16 General Education units, students will be awarded the Child Development Teacher Permit Certificate from LaFetra College of Education. Students will also receive assistance in applying for the CA Teacher Permit. Courses were developed using the California Preschool Curriculum Framework and the California Preschool Learning Foundations, including:
Course Requirements
Total Program: 40 semester hours - 24 semester hours in Child Development, 16 semester hours in General Education
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 350 | Child Psychology and Development 1 | 4 |
| EDUC 356 | Child and Family Relationships in a Diverse Society | 4 |
| EDUC 454P | Early Childhood Student Teaching (Must be taken in residency) | 4 |
| EDUC 459 | Integrated Curriculum for Young Children 2 | 4 |
| EDUC 485 | Social Emotional Learning | 4 |
| EDUC 486 | Early Childhood Special Education: Policies & Pedagogy | 4 |
| General Education | 16 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 40 | |
- 1
Must be taken in the last 10 years for transfer.
- 2
Must be taken in the last 3 years for transfer.