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PRE-SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

The Pre-School Certificate is similar to the Associate Teacher but specializes in the care of children from 3-6 years old and prepares students for employment in a preschool classroom or childcare facility.  The Pre-School certificate requires 33 CD units including the CD Laboratory Class.

REQUIRED COURSES (14 units required)

UNITS

CD 100    Introduction to Child Development                 

3

CD 105    Child Growth and Development                  

3

CD 112    Principles and Practices in Early Childhood           

3

CD 126    Child, Family and the Community                  

3

CD 116x4  Pediatric CPR, First Aid and Safety

2

FIVE COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST (15 units required)

UNITS

CD 101    Parent-Child Interaction

3

CD 130    Creative Music and Movement for Children

3

CD 133    Creative Science and Math Activities for Children

3

CD 134    Language, Listening, and Literature for Children

3

CD 136    Creative Art Activities

3

CD 137    Play and Materials for Children

3

CD 138    Cultural Diversity/Anti-Bias Curriculum

3

CD 140    Spanish for Child Development

3

CD 231    Health and Safety Practices for Children

3

CD 232    Nutrition for Young Children

3

EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN (4 units required)

UNITS

CD 205x2  Child Growth and Development Laboratory

4

TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS:

33