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The School-Age certificate is similar to the Associate Teacher certificate but specializes in the care of children from 6-12 years of age and prepares students for working in after-school programs or childcare facilities that serve older children. The School-Age certificate requires 28 CD units including the CD Work Experience, which requires students to work with school-age children.

REQUIRED COURSES (18 required units)	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 160 Understanding School-Age Children	3
CD 161 Activities for School-Age Children	3
CD 126 Child, Family, and Community	3
THREE COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST (9 required units)	UNITS
CD 134 Language, Listening, and Literature for Children	3
CD 137 Play and Materials for Children	3
CD 138 Cultural Diversity/Anti-Bias Curriculum	3
CD 231 Health and Safety Practices for Children	3
CD 232 Nutrition for Young Children	3
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN (Age 6-12 years)	UNITS
CD 198 Child Development Work Experience	4
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS:	31