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 CDECE 45 Child & Adolescent Development DS1 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 | |