Child Development: Permit Specialization Area – Infant/Toddler - Certificate of Accomplishment
Plan Code: 4062
The focus of this program of study is on developing the skills and knowledge in preparation for working with young children ages 0-3 in a group setting.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of developmental concepts and theories pertaining to children birth to 36 months in the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains.
- Summarize the essential policies and practices of quality infant and toddler programs.
Program Requirements
For graduation with a Certificate of Accomplishment - Permit Specialization Area, as defined on the State Child Development Matrix for a master teacher:
- Complete one specialization area with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.
- Complete 24 units in Early Childhood Education, including CDEV C1000 Child Growth and Development or CDECE 47 Human Development, and CDECE 48 Child, Family and Community D2, in addition to the six required in the area of specialization (for a total of 30 ECE credits).
- Fifty percent (50%) or more of the six units required for the specialization must be completed in residence (credit earned by exam, where applicable, may be included) at LBCC.
- Complete 16 general education units.
- Complete 2 units of Adult Supervision.
During your final semester of course work, complete and submit the online certificate/graduation application form, which is available through the Viking Student Portal. Deadlines for graduation applications are posted at https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/registration-dates.
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CDECE 40 | Infant and Toddler Development D4 | 3 |
| CDECE 41 | Care and Education of Infants and Toddlers D4 | 3 |
| Total Units | 6 | |