Twelve (12) credits required in core courses. Six additional credits required in child development courses.
Experience
Associate Teacher on Child Development Permit or Preschool Teacher as required for employment in private centers by the State Department of Social Services**DSS Title 22.
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DSS1 – Child, Growth and Development (three credits) |
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| CHDV P223 Child Development | 3 credts |
| PSYC P223 Child Development | 3 credts |
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DSS2 – Child, Family and Community (three credits) |
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| CHDV P122*Child, Family and Community | 3 credts |
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DSS3 Program and Curriculum (six credits) |
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| CHDV P142* Principles/Early Childhood Education | 3 credts |
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| CHDV P144 Creative Activities for Children | 3 credts |
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| CHDV P143*Principles/Practices/Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development | 3 credts |
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| CHDV P145 Creative Activities for Children | 2 credts |
| CHDV P011 Music Activities for Young Children (DSS1) | 2 credts |
| CHDV P014 Science for Young Children | 2 credts |
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Support Courses (select six additional credits) |
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| CHDV P110 School-Age Child Dev. Programs | 3 credts |
| CHDV P111 School-Age Child Care Practicum | 3 credts |
| CHDV P112 Early Steps to Reading | 3 credts |
| CHDV P114 Prekindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines | 2 credts |
| CHDV P115 Introduction to Early Intervention | 3 credts |
| CHDV P116 Parenting and Child Guidance | 3 credts |
| CHDV P117 Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education | 3 credts |
| CHDV P118 Young Child with Special Needs | 3 credts |
| CHDV P119 Child Health and Safety (DSS7) | 3 credts |
| CHDV P120 Child Abuse | 3 credts |
| CHDV P121 Infant/Toddler Care and Development | 3 credts |
| CHDV P123 Children’s Nutrition | 3 credts |
| CHDV P144* Creative Activities for Children (DSS5) | 3 credts |
| CHDV P145* Creative Activities for Children (DSS5) | 2 credts |
| CHDV P160L Infant Care/Development Lab | 2 credts |
| CHDV P161 Principles/Practices Infant Care and Development (DSS4) | 2 credts |
| CHDV P163 Creative Activities for Infants and Toddlers (DSS4) | 2 credts |
| CHDV P231 Children’s Literature (DSS3) | 3 credts |
| CHDV P239 Observing/Recording Behavior of Young Children | 2 credts |
| CHDV P245 Business Management for Schools with Young Children (DSS6) | 3 credts |
| CHDV P246 Administration of Schools for Young Children (DSS6) | 3 credts |
Experience: 3 credits. Three hours per day for a minimum 50 days within a two-year period.
State Department of Social Services (DSS) requires coursework to be identified by DSS numbers.
DSS1 – Three credits in Child, Growth and Development
DSS2 – Three credits in Child, Family and Community
DSS3 – Six credits in Program and Curriculum
For the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, the student must apply through the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. You can receive evaluation assistance on your permit application to make sure application is complete at Tulare County Office of Education in Visalia, and they will also submit application to the State Commission on Teacher credentialing. For information on California’s requirements, call the Commission on Teacher Credentialing at (888) 921-2682 or visit their website.