Infant/Toddler Development, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Outstanding career opportunities for caregivers in infant/toddler programs are increasing as the need for childcare is becoming greater. This certificate can be earned concurrently with the Early Childhood Education Certificate. See Department Chair for details.
Students will qualify for the Infant/Toddler Development Certificate of Achievement when they have successfully completed the following courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| ECE 102 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Foundations of ECE I Principles | 5 |
| ECE 104 | Foundations of ECE II Practicum | 5 |
| ECE 108 | Creative Learning and Curriculum | 3 |
| ECE 120 | Child Growth and Development/Educators | 3 |
| or PSY 140 | Child Development | |
| ECE 121 | Health, Safety And Nutrition For Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 128 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECE 132 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECE 141 | Development And Caregiving Of Infants And Toddlers | 3 |
| ECE 142 | Infant/Toddler Socialization | 3 |
| Total Units | 34.00 | |
Note: Forty-five half-days of student teaching in an ECE Department–approved infant/toddler site is required. Students must complete each required course with a grade of “C” or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.