Child Development: Special Education Assistant - Certificate of Achievement
Plan: Code 3310
Students prepare to work as an assistant with children who have special needs. Employment opportunities include: Teacher Assistant in School Districts, Residential Care Centers, Department of Rehabilitation, or Private Agencies.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain various exceptionalities and conditions of children and identify interventions based on the developmental continuum.
- Identify ways to collaborate with families and community members in supporting inclusion of children with special needs.
- Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum activities that are based on research, observation, and assessment of children with special needs.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| ASL 1 | American Sign Language 1 | 4 |
| CDECE 47 | Human Development | 3 |
| CDECE 59 | Guiding Young Children DS3 | 3 |
| CDSED 5 | Community Resources/Special Education | 3 |
| CDSED 67 | Intro to Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| CDSED 69 | Special Education Practicum | 3 |
| CDSED 70 | Curriculum for Special Needs | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 22 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| American Sign Language 2 (4) | ||
| American Sign Language 3 (4) | ||
| American Sign Language 4 (4) | ||
| Health, Safety and Nutrition DS7 (3) | ||
| Teaching in a Diverse Society D3 (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 28 | |
RECOMMENDED: A valid Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificate.