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These courses are designed to prepare students with knowledge and skills in curriculum development, observation, and assessment methods in early childhood settings. Students may select courses that will enhance their knowledge of children’s language and math learning. Students who intend to work as preschool teachers, childcare providers, or want to develop curriculum for childcare centers would benefit from selecting the courses in this concentration. Students will learn how to plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences as well as assess children’s abilities. Students will select four courses from the following (12-14 units):
Core Courses (8 units) - Required for the Child Development Permit:
Required Courses (6 units):
* It is strongly recommended that students complete both CDV 180 and CDV 240 to prepare themselves for their career as a preschool teacher and to meet the course requirements for the Child Development permit.
** CDV 344 will meet the 2-unit adult supervision requirement for the Master Teacher CD permit.