Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement

Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Students completing the Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate  will be prepared for positions such as mentor teachers, site supervisors and directors of private preschool programs.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 101	Child Growth & Development	3
CDE 102	Child, Family, & Community	3
CDE 103	Principles & Practices of Teaching	3
CDE 104	Introduction to Curriculum	3

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 201	Health, Safety, & Nutrition	3
CDE 202	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3
CDE 203	Observation and Assessment	3
CDE 224	Administration of Programs for Young Children	3

Summer

Course Code	Title	Units
ENG 001A	English Composition	4

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 204	Practicum in Early Childhood Education	4
CDE 223	The Mentor Teacher/Adult Supervision	2
CDE 225	Advanced Administration of Programs for Young Children	3
SOC 003	Fundamentals of Statistics	3

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
COD GE Area C1	Natural Sciences	3
COD GE Area C2	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
COD GE Area C3	Arts, Humanities and Culture	3
COD GE Area C5	Personal Growth and Development	3

Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting COD GE courses.

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