Request to Revise

Child Development

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE

Major and Certificates

Goals and Objectives

The Modesto Junior College Child Development Department has revised the AA/AS degrees and certificates. The purpose of the revision is to align the program with the Child Development Permit Matrix, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing mandate, for child development professionals in the State of California. The program revision has foundational alignment with the California Child Development Permit Matrix. In Stanislaus County, the major employers of child development professionals require their employees to meet these state mandated standards. The curriculum revision will enable Modesto Junior College Child Development majors and graduates to fulfill these state mandates for local employment opportunities. The attached materials speak to the revisions, including a detailed explanation of the state requirements for child development professionals.

Catalog Information

The Child Development program focuses on the growth and development of children from conception to late adolescence. Students use this knowledge to effectively guide children by creating nurturing learning environments, and by responding to the needs of children, families, staff, agencies, and the larger community. The Child Development program includes both theoretical and practical courses. Training prepares students for a wide variety of careers in direct services for children and support services for families.

Required coursework leads to certificates in a variety of professional areas, the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degrees, and transfer to four-year institutions. All Child Development core courses for degrees and/or certificates must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. This coursework is designed to meet the academic requirements of the California Early Start Community College Personnel Preparation Project in Early Intervention and the Child Development Permits, issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Title 5) and the California Department of Social Services (DSS Title 22).

The California Early Start Community College Personnel Preparation Project in Early Intervention and the Child Development Permit Matrix emphasize career and educational ladders that lead to the required training and experience for employment in licensed, state, and federal programs serving infants, children, and adolescents. Students should be advised that for the various levels of the Early Intervention Certificates and the Child Development Permits, there is an experience requirement and/or general education requirements. All required coursework, including both Child Development core courses and general education requirements, for the Early Intervention Certificates and the Child Development Permit must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. The Program Director Permit requires a Bachelor’s degree.

It is recommended that first semester students select courses from the Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate. Students are encouraged to consult a child development advisor for enrollment and program details. Advisors will assist students in the selection of proper courses and sequences.

Modesto Junior College

Child Development Major

A.A. / A.S. Degree Core Options

· To earn an Associate of Arts Degree, complete the 24 CORE units with a grade of “C” or better and meet the MJC graduation requirements.

· To earn an Associate of Science Degree, complete the 26 CORE units and 6 units of Core Options, with a grade of “C” or better, and meet the MJC graduation requirements.

AA Degree Core Courses

RUBRIC	TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies	3
CLDDV 103 or 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence	3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
CLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community	3
CLDDV 121	Guidance of Young Children	3
CLDDV 123	Learning Environments for Young Children	3
CLDDV 125	Infant and Toddler Development	3
CLDDV 127, 128 or 129	Practicum	3
	CLDDV Core Units	24-25
Plus	CLDDV Core Option Units	0
	Total CLDDV Units Required for AA Degree	24-25
Plus	MJC General Education Requirements	35
	Total Units required for AA in CLDDV	60

AS Degree Core Courses

RUBRIC		TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies		3
CLDDV 103 or 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence		3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum		3
CLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community		3
CLDDV 121	Guidance of Young Children		3
CLDDV 123	Learning Environments for Young Children		3
CLDDV 125	Infant and Toddler Development		3
CLDDV 127, 128 or 129	Practicum		3
CLDDV 154	Adult Relationships and Mentoring in Schools		2
	CLDDV Core Units		25-26
Plus	CLDDV Core Option Units		6
	Total CLDDV Units Required for AS Degree		32-33
Plus	MJC General Education Requirements		35
	Total Units required for AS Degree in CLDDV		60

Modesto Junior College

Child Development Certificates of Achievement

aligned with the

California Child Development Permit Matrix

The MJC Child Development Program certificates have been revised to align with the Child Development Permit Matrix and meet the state mandate.

Assistant Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
RUBRIC(S)	TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies	3
CLDDV 103 or104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence	3or 2/2
	CLDDV Core Units	6-7
Plus	CLDDV Core Option Units	0
	Total Units in CLDDV	6-7
Plus	MJC Graduation Requirements	0
	Total Units for “Assistant” Certificate of Achievement	6-7
Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
RUBRIC(S)	TITLE		UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies		3
CLDDV 103 or 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence		3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum		3
CLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community		3
	Core Units		12-13
Plus	Core Option Units		0
	Total CLDDV Units		12-13
	MJC Graduation Requirements		0
	Total Units for “Associate” Certificate of Achievement		12-13

Teacher Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
RUBRIC(S)	TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies	3
CLDDV 103 or 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; or Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood and Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence	3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
CLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community	3
CLDDV 121	Guidance of Young Children	3
CLDDV 123	Learning Environments for Young Children	3
CLDDV 125	Infant and Toddler Development	3
CLDDV 127C, 128C or 129C	Practicum	3
	Core Units	24-25
PLUS	Core Option Units	0
	Total CLDDV Units	24-25
PLUS	MJC Graduation Requirements	0
	Total Units Required	24-25

Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
RUBRIC(S)	TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies	3
CLDDV 103 or 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; or Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood and Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence	3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
CKLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community	3
CLDDV 121	Guidance of Young Children	3
CLDDV 123	Learning Environments for Young Children	3
CLDDV 125	Infant and Toddler Development	3
CLDDV 127C, 128C or 129C	Practicum	3
CLDDV 154	Adult Relationships and Mentoring in Schools	2
	Core Units	26-27
PLUS	Core Option Units	6
	Total CLDDV Units	32-33
PLUS	MJC Graduation Requirements	27
	Total Units Required	60

Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
RUBRIC(S)	TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies	3
CLDDV 103 or 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; or Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood and Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence	3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
CLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community	3
CLDDV 121	Guidance of Young Children	3
CLDDV 123	Learning Environments for Young Children	3
CLDDV 125	Infant and Toddler Development	3
CLDDV 127C, 128C or 129C	Practicum	3
CLDDV 150	Administration of Children’s Programs	3
CLDDV 151	Advanced Administration of Children’s Programs	3
CLDDV 154	Adult Relationships and Mentoring in Schools	2
	Core Units	32-33
PLUS	Core Option Units	6
	Total CLDDV Units	38-39
	MJC Graduation Requirements	0
	Total Units Required for Site Supervisor Certificate	38-39

Modesto Junior College

Child Development Certificates of Achievement

aligned with the

California Early Start

Community College Personnel Preparation Project

The MJC Child Development program has designed two new certificates that have the Early Intervention Core Competencies infused within the following courses.

Early Intervention Assistant 1

Certificate of Achievement in Child Development 15.0 units

RUBRIC(S)	TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 103 or CLDDV 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; or Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood and Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence	3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
CLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community	3
CLDDV 125	Infant and Toddler Development	3
	Core Units	18-19
PLUS	Core Option Units	0
	Total CLDDV Units	18-19
PLUS	MJC Graduation Requirements	0
	Total Units Required for Early Intervention 1 Certificate	18-19

Early Intervention Assistant 2

Certificate of Achievement in Child Development 35.0 units

RUBRIC(S)	TITLE	UNITS
CLDDV 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Studies	3
CLDDV 103 or CLDDV 104 & 105	Child Growth and Development; or Child Growth and Development – Conception through Early Childhood and Child Growth and Development – Late Childhood through Late Adolescence	3 or 2/2
CLDDV 107	Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	3
CLDDV 109	Child-Family-Community	3
CLDDV 121	Guidance of Young Children	3
CLDDV 123	Learning Environments for Young Children	3
CLDDV 125	Infant and Toddler Development	3
CLDDV 127C, 128C or 129C	Practicum (*In an approved inclusion setting.)	3
CLDDV 154	Adult Relationships and Mentoring in Schools	2
CLDDV 160	Atypical Development	3
CLDDV 163	Working with Children with Special Needs	3
	Early Intervention Coursework	3
	Core Units	35-36
PLUS	Core Option Units	0
	Total CLDDV Units	35-36
PLUS	MJC Graduation Requirements	0
	Total Units Required for Early Intervention 2 Certificate	35-36

Core Options for CLDDV Programs

The following list of courses includes all CLDDV core options a student may choose from in the event that any core option units are required in his program. Note: some items are required for specific programs.

RUBRIC(S)	TITLE	UNITS
FAMLF 131	Family Relationships	3
FAMLF 143	Life Management	3
FAMLF 160/ANTH 160	Families in Southeast Asian Cultures	3
FAMLF 161/ANTH 161	Families in Latin American Cultures	3
FAMLF 242	Parent Involvement	3
FAMLF 355A,B	Child in the Family	0.5-1
FAMLF 390	Process of Parenting
CLDDV 110/REC 110	Social Recreation Leadership	2-4 (5)
CLDDV 127 B, C, D	Infant/Toddler Practicum	2-4 (5)
CLDDV 128 B, C, D	Preschool Practicum	2-4 (5)
CLDDV 129B,C, D	School Age Practicum	2-4 (5)
CLDDV 130B,C, D	Supervised Field Experience	2-4
CLDDV 150	Administration of Children's Programs	3
CLDDV 151	Advanced Administration of Children's Programs	3
CLDDV 154	Family Relationships	3
CLDDV 160	Atypical Development	3
CLDDV 162	Children at Risk	1
CLDDV 163	Working with Children with Special Needs	3
CLDDV 231	Overview of Family Child Care	3
CLDDV 232	Healthy Caregiver	3
CLDDV 244	Observational Study of Children	1
CLDDV 262	Diversity in Early Childhood Education	3
CLDDV 266	Mentor Seminar	0.5
CLDDV 267	Director Seminar	1
CLDDV 271	HeadsUp! Reading 1	1
CLDDV 272	HeadsUp! Reading 2	1
CLDDV 273	HeadsUp! Reading 3	1
CLDDV 274	Early Literacy	3
CLDDV 279	HeadsUp! Reading 1, 2, 3	3
CLDDV 160	Atypical Development	3
CLDDV 163	Working with Children with Special Needs	3
CLDDV 231	Overview of Family Child Care	3
CLDDV 232	Healthy Caregiver	3
CLDDV 280	School-Age Development	3
CLDDV 281	School Age Program and Curriculum	3
CLDDV 291A,C	Creative Activities for Young Children	1,3
CLDDV 292	Math and Science Curriculum for Young Children	3
CLDDV 357	Current Issues: Child Care Directors	1
CLDDV 366	Current Issues: Infant / Toddler Teachers	1
CLDDV 367	Current Issues: Preschool Teachers	1
CLDVD 370	Issues in Children's Nutritional Health	2
CLDDV 371/FDNTR 371	Menu Planning for Child Nutrition	3
CLDDV 372	Health & Safety of the Young Child	3

Child Development Associate of Science Degree Core Options

and/or Child Development Master Teacher

Certificate of Achievement Specialization Options

The following course groupings, called specializations, are part of the student’s course load. In addition to the core courses required for the Master Teacher Certificate, and the Associate of Science degree, students are required to specialize in an area of child development. Students may design their own Master Teacher specialization; however, all specializations for a permit are subject to approval by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students may select one of the following specializations:

Creative Curriculum Specialization 6.0 units

CLDDV 290	Brain Development through Music and Movement Activities	3.0
CLDDV 291	Creative Activities for Young Children	3.0
CLDDV 292	Math and Science Curriculum for Young Children	3.0

Early Intervention Specialization 6.0 units

CLDDV 160	Atypical Development	3.0
CLDDV 162	Children at Risk	1.0
CLDDV 163	Working with Children with Special Needs	3.0

Families and Culture Specialization 6.0 units

CLDDV 262	Diversity in Early Childhood Education	3.0
FAMLF 242	Parent Involvement	3.0
FAMLF/ANTHR 160	Families in Southeast Asian Cultures	1.0
FAMLF/ANTHR161	Families in Latin American Cultures	1.0
	Foreign language or sign language	3.0, 4.0

Family Child Care Specialization 6.0 units

CLDDV 231	Overview of Family Child Care	3.0
CLDDV 232	Healthy Caregiver	3.0

Infant/Toddler Specialization 6.0 units

CLDDV 253	Infant/Toddler Environments	3.0
CLDDV 160	Atypical Development	3.0

Literacy and Literature Specialization 6.0 units

CLDDV 274	Early Literacy	3.0
CLDDV 271 or CLDDV 272 & CLDDV 273 & CLDDV 274	HeadsUp Reading 1, 2, 3 or HeadsUp Reading 1 and HeadsUp Reading 2 and HeadsUp Reading 3	3.0 or 1.0 & 1.0 & 1.0

School Age and Paraprofessional Specialization 6.0 units

CLDDV 280	School Age Development	3.0
CLDDV 281	School Age Programs	3.0

COMPLIANCE

The AA/AS degrees in Child Development have been changed to better prepare students to provide education and care for infants, children, and adolescents. There is an unmet need for highly trained staff in children’s programs and in the public school settings. This revised program is designed to meet the requirements of the State of California for employees of programs serving children of all ages.

Programs may conduct business in centers and networks of family child care homes, operated by either a public or private agency, for the provision of childcare and development services from infancy to age 14 for State programs and to age 13 for federal programs, as well as all public school settings. Programs provide basic supervision, age and developmentally appropriate activities, nutrition, parent education, staff development, and social services.

Childcare programs in Stanislaus County are struggling to recruit and retain qualified teaching staff against the backdrop of class size reduction. An increased need for childcare services because of changes in welfare to work regulations has increased the need for highly trained and educated early childhood professionals throughout the state. As the supply of skilled teaching staff diminishes, child care centers' inability to meet the growing need for their services is matched with rising concern about the continuity and quality of the early care and education that young children are receiving.

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION

The attached labor market information is from the California Employment Development Department (EDD). Descriptions of each section are included. In summary, the growing need for highly qualified early education professionals is clear. While “on-the-job” training is listed for some positions, this is ambiguous information. All licensed childcare programs require their employees to have at least 6 units of coursework in child development, and many require a Child Development Permit, as explained in this proposal. In addition, many Child Development majors continue on to earn their B.A. and credentials and become classroom teachers in the public school system. The revised program and options assist professionals in meeting these goals.
Changes in occupations are given in two categories, "Numerical Change" and "Percent Change." Numerical change means the number of jobs that are anticipated to be added or subtracted during the forecast period. "Percent Change" can be deceptive. A large percentage change does not necessarily mean a large number of jobs. For instance, if the base year for an occupation is 20 and the forecast year shows an increase of 10, it is a 50 percent increase. In reality, it is only 10 jobs.

Table 4
Occupations with the Greatest Numerical Job Growth (a)
California
2000-2010

CA SOC Code	Occupational Title  (Definitions)	Annual Averages		Numerical Change	Percent Change	2001 Occupy. Wages			Education or Experience (BLS Training Level)
		2000	2010			Entry-Level Hourly Wage (1)	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Wage
25-9041	Teacher Assistants	157,200	210,000	52,800	33.6	(2)	(2)	$21,775	Short-Term OJT
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Ed	210,500	260,700	50,200	23.8	(2)	(2)	$48,150	BA/BS Degree
39-9011	Child Care Workers	39,200	57,500	18,300	46.7	$6.54	$9.18	$19,107	Short-Term OJT

 The survey reference date was in the fourth quarter of 2000, when the California minimum wage was $5.75 per hour. Since these wages were updated to 2001, and the minimum wage changed to $6.25 per hour on January 1, 2001, wages below $6.25 were set to $6.25 per hour. Starting January 1, 2002, the California minimum wage is $6.75 per hour.  

Table 5
Occupations with the Greatest Percentage Job Growth (a)
California
2000-2010

CA SOC Code	Occupational Title  (Definitions)	Annual Averages		Numerical Change	Percent Change	2001 Occupy. Wages			Education or Experience (BLS Training Level)
		2000	2010			Entry-Level Hourly Wage (1)	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Wage
25-2041	Special Ed Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten,	20,200	30,200	10,000	49.5	(2)	(2)	$51,283	BA/BS Degree
39-9011	Child Care Workers	39,200	57,500	18,300	46.7	$6.54	$9.18	$19,107	Short-Term OJT
11-9031	Educ Admins, Preschool & Child Care Center	6,100	8,700	2,600	42.6	$11.23	$20.92	$43,518	BA/BS + Experience

Table 7
Occupations With the Most Openings (a)
California
2000-2010

CA SOC Code	Occupational Title  (Definitions)	Annual Averages		Numerical Change	Percent Change	Openings Due to Separations	Total Job Openings (Change + Separations)	2001 Occup. Wages			Education or Experience (BLS Training Level)
		2000	2010					Entry-Level Hourly Wage (1)	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Wage
25-9041	Teacher Assistants	157,200	210,000	52,800	33.6	38,400	91,200	(2)	(2)	$21,775	Short-Term OJT
39-9011	Child Care Workers	39,200	57,500	18,300	46.7	16,400	34,700	$6.54	$9.18	$19,107	Short-Term OJT

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CCTC Home Credential Info & Requirements  Info Leaflet CL-797

Leaflet Number CL-797
(Updated November 2002)

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State Of California California Commission On Teacher Credentialing Box 944270 1900 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 94244-2700

Telephone: (916) 445-7254 or (888) 921-2682 E-mail: credentials@ctc.ca.gov Web site: www.ctc.ca.gov

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

Application
Individuals applying for the Child Development Permit must submit a completed application packet that includes all of the following:

1. Official transcripts verifying course work and/or letters verifying experience appropriate to the permit type

2. Application Form (41-4) and current processing fees

3. First-time applicants must submit either a Livescan receipt (41-LS) and a completed Character and Identification Clearance Form (41-CIC), or two fingerprint cards (FD-258), fingerprint processing fees, and a completed Character and Identification Clearance Form (41-CIC)

Course Work Requirements

• All course work must be degree-applicable (associate degree or higher) and non-remedial
• All course work must be completed with a grade of "C" or better ("pass" and "credit" grades meet this requirement)
• All core course work must meet a minimum unit requirement of three semester units or four quarter units (for definition of core course work, see Definitions on page 7)
• All course work must be completed at a regionally-accredited college or university

Levels of the Child Development Permit

• Child Development Assistant Permit
• Child Development Associate Permit
• Child Development Teacher Permit
• Child Development Master Teacher Permit
• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
• Child Development Program Director Permit

School-Age Emphasis Authorization (may be added to any level Child Development Permit)
The School Age Emphasis authorizes the holder to provide all services authorized by the holder's Child Development Permit and to provide services in the care, development, and instruction of children in before-school, after-school, and other school-age child care programs.

 Please note that each permit level has one or more ways to qualify. Individuals must meet all of the requirements listed in one of the available options. Applicants should review all available options and complete the one that best reflects their own education and/or experience.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT PERMIT

Authorization
A Child Development Assistant Permit authorizes the holder to care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of a Child Development Permit (CDP) Associate Teacher, CDP Teacher, CDP Master Teacher, CDP Site Supervisor, or CDP Program Director.

Requirements for the Child Development Assistant Permit
To qualify for the Child Development Assistant Permit, applicants must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1

• Complete six semester units of early childhood education or child development course work

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that three of the six semester units in early childhood education/child development be completed in school-age course work

Option 2

• Complete an approved Home Economics and Related Occupations (HERO) or Regional Occupation Program (ROP) in Child Development Related Occupations

Term and Renewal
The Child Development Assistant Permit issued for five years and is renewable for successive five-year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth. Permit holders who complete the requirements for a higher level permit within three years of the date of initial issuance may submit verification of completion of requirements, an application (41-4 or 41-REN) for the higher level permit, the original valid permit document, and half the current application fee.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TEACHER PERMIT

Authorization
A Child Development Associate Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
To qualify for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, applicants must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1

a. complete a minimum of 12 semester units of course work in early childhood education or child development (excluding field work), including at least one course of at least three semester units in each of the following core areas:

· Child/human growth and development

· Child, family, and community, or child and family relations

· Programs and curriculum

b. complete at least 50 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last two years. This experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead.

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that 6 of the 12 semester units in early childhood/child development be in school age course work.

Option 2
Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. (For information on obtaining the CDA credential, contact the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition at 1-800-424-4310.)

Term and Renewal
The Child Development Associate Teacher Permit is issued for five years and is renewable once, for a total of two issuances. To renew, the holder must complete at least 15 semester units toward the Child Development Teacher Permit. By the end of the ten-year period, the holder must meet the requirements for the Child Development Teacher Permit.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER PERMIT

Authorization
A Child Development Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a childcare and development program, and supervise a CDP Associate Teacher, a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Requirements for the Child Development Teacher Permit
To qualify for the Child Development Teacher Permit, applicants must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1

a. complete all General Requirements as defined on page 7

b. complete 16 semester units in general education, including at least one course in each of the following areas: humanities and/or fine arts, social sciences, math and/or science, and English and/or language arts

c. complete 175 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years. This experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that 12 of the 24 semester units of early childhood education/child development be in school-age course work.

Option 2

a. complete an associate degree or higher in early childhood education or child development or a related field

b. complete three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires completion of one of the following:

• complete an associate degree or higher in early childhood education, including three semester units of supervised field experience in a school-age setting
• complete an associate degree or higher in school-age education, including three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting.

Term and Renewal
The Child Development Teacher Permit is issued for five years and is renewable for successive five-year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth. Permit holders who complete the requirements for a higher level permit within three years of the date of initial issuance may submit verification of completion of requirements, an application (41-4 or 41-REN) for the higher level permit, the original valid permit document, and half the current application fee.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHER PERMIT

Authorization
A Child Development Master Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Teacher, CDP Associate Teacher, CDP Assistant, and an aide. The permit also authorizes the holder to serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a childcare and development program.

Requirements for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit
To qualify for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit, applicants must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1

a. complete all General Education requirements as defined on page 7

b. complete 16 semester units in general education, including at least one course in each of the following areas: humanities and/or fine arts, social sciences, math and/or science, and English and/or language arts

c. complete six additional units in one area of specialization, which may include, but is not limited to the following:

§ Infant and toddler care

§ Bilingual and bicultural development

§ Children with exceptional needs

§ Preschool programming

§ Parent/teacher relations

§ Child health

§ Specific areas of developmentally appropriate curriculum

d. complete an additional two semester units of adult supervision course work

e. complete 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a child care and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years (this experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead)

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that 12 of the 24 semester units of early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Option 2

a. complete a baccalaureate degree or higher

b. complete 12 semester units of early childhood education or child development course work

c. complete three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education or school-age setting

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that six of the 12 semester units in early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Term and Renewal
The Child Development Master Teacher Permit is issued for five years and is renewable for successive five-year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth. Permit holders who complete the requirements for a higher level permit within three years of the date of initial issuance may submit verification of completion of requirements, an application (41-4 or 41-REN) for the higher level permit, the original valid permit document, and half the current application fee.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SITE SUPERVISOR PERMIT

Authorization
A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operating at a single site; provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as a coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

Requirements for the Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
To qualify for the Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, applicants must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1

a. complete all General Education requirements as defined on page 7

b. complete an associate degree or 60 semester units

c. complete six additional semester units of course work in administration and supervision of childcare and development programs. These units must be comprised of two courses: one introductory course and one advanced course, or two courses of different topical content.

d. complete an additional two semester units of adult supervision course work

e. complete 350 days of experience in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program, working at least three hours per day within the last four years. This experience must include at least 100 days of supervising adults in a childcare and development program and must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead.

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that 12 of the 24 semester units in early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Option 2

a. complete a baccalaureate degree or higher

b. complete 12 or more semester units of early childhood education or child development course work

c. complete three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that six of the 12 semester units in early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Option 3

a. obtain a valid Administrative Services Credential authorizing service in California public schools

b. complete 12 or more semester units of early childhood education or child development course work

c. complete three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that six of the 12 semester units in early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Option 4

a. obtain a valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Home Economics

b. complete 12 semester units of early childhood education or child development course work

c. complete three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that six of the 12 semester units in early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Term and Renewal
The Child Development Site Supervisor Permit is issued for five years and is renewable for successive five-year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth. Permit holders who complete the requirements for a higher level permit within three years of the date of initial issuance may submit verification of completion of requirements, an application (41-4 or 41-REN) for the higher level permit, the original valid permit document, and half the current application fee.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR PERMIT

Authorization
A Child Development Program Director Permit authorizes the holder to supervise a child care and development program operated in a single site or multiple sites; provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program.

Requirements for the Child Development Program Director Permit
To qualify for the Child Development Program Director Permit, applicants must satisfy all of the requirements listed in one of the following options:

Option 1

a. complete all General Education requirements as defined on page 7

b. complete a baccalaureate degree or higher

c. complete six additional semester units of course work in administration and supervision of childcare and development programs. These units must be comprised of two courses: one introductory course and one advanced course, or two courses of different topical content.

d. complete two additional semester units in adult supervision course work

e. verify one-year of site supervisor experience. This experience must be verified by submitting an original letter from the employer on official letterhead.

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that 12 of the 24 semester units of early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Option 2

a. obtain a valid Administrative Services Credential authorizing service in California public schools

b. complete 12 semester units in early childhood education or child development course work

c. complete three semester units in supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that six of the 12 semester units of early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Option 3

a. obtain a valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Home Economics

b. complete 12 semester units of early childhood education or child development course work

c. complete three semester units of supervised field experience in an early childhood education setting

d. complete six additional semester units of course work in administration and supervision of childcare and development programs. These units must be comprised of two courses: one introductory course and one advanced course, or two courses of different topical content.

School-Age Emphasis under this option requires that six of the 12 semester units of early childhood education or child development be in school-age course work.

Option 4

• Complete a master's degree or higher in early childhood education, child/human development, or a closely related field.

Term and Renewal
The Child Development Program Director Permit is issued for five years and is renewable for successive five-year periods upon completion of 105 hours of professional growth. Permit holders who complete the requirements for a higher level permit within three years of the date of initial issuance may submit verification of completion of requirements, an application (41-4 or 41-REN) for the higher level permit, the original valid permit document, and half the current application fee.

DEFINITIONS

Adult Supervision Course Work - course work designed to help individuals to develop knowledge and skills for effective communication with, and supervision of, adults.

Aide - an individual who cares for and assists in the development and instruction of children. Aides are not required to hold a permit issued by the Commission.

Early Childhood Education/Child Development Course Work - course work primarily related to children ages five years or younger completed at a regionally accredited college or university. Twenty-five percent of required course work may cover children ages five through eight.

General Requirements - required for the Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Director Permit levels
Completion of 24 semester units of course work in early childhood education or child development, including at least one three-semester unit course in each of the following core areas:

• Child/human growth and development
• Child, family, and community, or child and family relations
• Programs/curriculum

The following may be used as partial fulfillment of the 24-semester unit requirement:

a. supervised field experience may be used towards the overall 24-semester unit requirement as long as the course included both a fieldwork and classroom component. The same fieldwork course may not be used toward the experience requirement. Submission of a course description may be necessary, or

b. possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential may be used as nine semester units of credit toward the overall 24-semester unit requirement. (For information on obtaining the CDA credential, contact the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition at 1-800-424-4310.)

Professional Growth - participation in activities that contribute to a permit holder's competence, performance, or effectiveness in the early childhood education profession. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, college or university course work, conferences, workshops, institutes, academies, symposia, and staff development programs. Please refer to your Professional Growth Manual for more information.

School-Age Course Work - course work that covers the developmental, social and academic needs of children and youth, ages birth through fourteen.

School-Age Core Course Work - course work that covers the following areas:

a. Child growth and youth development

b. Child and youth, family and community

c. Programs/curriculum, including school-age instructional practices

All core course work must meet a minimum unit requirement of at least three semester or four quarter units.

 Note to applicants: Valid permits for service in a child care and development program issued under prior regulations shall continue in force and may be renewed as prescribed at the time the document was issued. Upon request of the applicant, individuals who hold permits issued under prior regulations who did not complete renewal requirements as specified must now apply under current regulations.

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing no longer issues life documents.

Reference Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sections 80105, 80107, 80109, 80110, 80111, 80112, 80113, 80114, 80115, and 80116

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT Program Conversion Chart

For Students Utilizing Catalog Rights Before Fall 2003

Check the corresponding box when either the old or new course is completed.

Check here when completed	If you started your coursework at MJC before the Fall of 2003 the required course was:	Course Title	The equivalent new class is:	Check here when completed	Units Completed
	CLDDV 100 (1 unit) AND	Introduction to Child Development	CLDDV 101 (3 units) Introduction to Early Childhood Studies
	CLDDV 244 (1 unit)	Observational Study of Children
	3 units from: CLDDV 245 (3 units) OR	Child Growth & Development OR	CLDDV 103 (3 units) OR CLDDV 104 (2 units) AND CLDDV 105 (2 units) Child Growth & Development
	CLDDV 350 (2 units) AND CLDDV 363 (3 units)	The Young Child AND Infant & Toddler Care
	4 units* from: CLDDV 246, 247, 253, 271, 272, 273, 274, 278, 351, 352, 353, 358, 359, 360, 361, 364, 365, 368, 369 *Review transcripts for units awarded.	Various curriculum classes	CLDDV 121 (3 units) (previously CLDDV 246) Guidance of Young Children
			AND CLDDV 123 (3 units) (previously CLDDV 247) Environments for Young Children
	4 units from: CLDDV 248 (2 units) AND/OR CLDDV 252 (2 units)	Child Development Practicum OR Infant Toddler Practicum	4 units from: CLDDV 127 Infant Toddler (variable units)
			OR CLDDV 128 Preschool (variable units)
	3 Units from: CLDDV 249 (3 units) OR FAMLF 242 (2 units) AND FAMLF 395 (1 unit)	Child, Family & Community OR Parent Involvement	CLDDV 109 (3 units) Child, Family & Community
	CLDDV 260 (3 units) OR CLDDV 261 (3 units)	Internship In Child Development	CLDDV 130 (3 units) Supervised Field Experience

Planning Sheet For Students Utilizing Catalog Rights Beginning Fall 2003

	MJC Core Courses	Grade	Units	Notes
Assistant Teacher Certificate/Permit	Introduction to Early Childhood Education CLDDV 101 (3.0)
	Child Growth & Development CLDDV 103 (OR 104 &105) (3.0 or 2.0 & 2.0)
Associate Teacher Certificate/Permit	Introduction to Early Childhood Education CLDDV 101 (3.0)
	Child Growth & Development CLDDV 103 (OR 104 &105) (3.0 or 2.0 & 2.0)
	Introduction to Curriculum CLDDV 107
	Child, Family & Community CLDDV 109
When you have completed these 12 core units, you may apply for your Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate. To apply for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, you must have completed the experience requirement.				General Education Requirements	Course Completed	Grade	Units
Teacher Certificate/Permit	Guidance of Young Children CLDDV 121			Sciences or Math
	Learning Environments for Young Children CLDDV 123			Social Sciences
	Infant and Toddler Development CLDDV 125			Humanities or Fine Arts
	Practicum: Select one course for 3, 4, or 5 units. CLDDV 127 Infant Toddler Practicum CLDDV 128 Preschool Practicum CLDDV 129 School Age Practicum			English or Language Arts
When you have completed the 24 core units in Child Development you may apply for your Child Development Teacher Certificate. To apply for the Child Development Teacher Permit, you must have completed 16 units in the general education categories listed and the experience requirement.
Master Teacher Certificate/Permit	Specialization After meeting the requirements for the Teacher level of the permit, students select 6 units in an area of expertise. In addition, the 2 units Adult Supervision Requirement must be met. *	Grade	Units	Additional courses needed to graduate (60 totals units to graduate from MJC). Course Completed		Grade	Units
				Sciences or Math
				Communication & Analytical Thinking
	Adult Relationships and Mentoring in Schools CLDDV 154		2	Health Education
When you have completed the 24 core units in Child Development, plus 6 specialization units, plus 2 adult supervision units you may apply for your Child Development Master Teacher Certificate. To apply for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit, you must have completed 16 units in the general education categories listed above and the experience requirement.				Guidance
Site Supervisor Permit	Administration of Children’s Programs CLDDV 150		3	Activities
	Advanced Administration of Children's Programs CLDDV 151		3	Reading not required if grade of “C” or better in all GE courses
	Adult Relationships and Mentoring in Schools CLDDV 154		2
When you have completed an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree or 60 units with 24 core units in Child Development, 16 units in the general education categories listed above, 6 administration units, and 2 adult supervision units and the experience requirement, you may apply for your Site Supervisor Permit.