Childhood Education Certificates
Certificate of Achievement
El Camino College Compton Educational Center offers a variety of certificate programs. A Certificate of Achievement is recorded on a student's transcript. A Certificate of Accomplishment is not recorded on the transcript. Each of the programs requires completion of courses in a particular field. Unlike degree programs, courses outside the field are not generally required.
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Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 2.0 grade point average.
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Certificate of Achievement with Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.0 grade point average.
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Certificate of Achievement with High Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.5 grade point average or above.
Early Childhood Education Option:
A minimum of 15 units, including Child Development 20 and 2 courses from Child Development 116, 117, 118, or 119, must be completed at El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
2 courses from:
| Child Development 116 |
Creative Art for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 117 |
Music and Movement for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 118 |
Science and Math for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 119 |
Language Arts for Young Children |
(3 units) |
And
| Child Development 3 |
Child Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 9 |
The Home, The School, The Community |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 12 |
Teaching Young Children in Multicultural Classrooms |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 20 |
Child Development Practicum |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 34 |
Observing and Guiding Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 108 |
The Preschool Child |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 110 |
Child Health and Safety |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 4 |
Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 32 |
Disabilities in the Developing Child |
(3 units) |
Total Units 30
Early Intervention Assistant Option:
(Pending the California Community College Systems Office)
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of the courses listed below. A minimum of 15 units, including Child Development 169, must be completed at El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
| Child Development 3 |
Child Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 4 |
Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 7 |
Infant/Toddler Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 9 |
The Home, The School, The Community |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 11 |
Pediatric First Aid and CPR |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 32 |
Disabilities in the Developing Child |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 110 |
Child Health and Safety |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 169 |
Special Education Practicum |
(3 units) |
3 units from:
| Child Development 116 |
Creative Art for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 117 |
Music and Movement for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 119 |
Language Arts for Young Children |
(3 units) |
3 units from:
| Child Development 33 |
Role and Responsibilities of the Special Education Assistant |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 34 |
Observing and Guiding Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 160 |
Working with Children: Autism Spectrum Disorder |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 163 |
Working with Children: Attention Deficit Disorder |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 166 |
Working with Children: Physical Disabilities/Health Impairments |
(1 unit ) |
Total Units: 28
Infant/Toddler Education Option:
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of the courses listed below. A minimum of 15 units, including Child Development 20 and one course from Child Development 116, 117, or 119, must be completed at El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
| Child Development 3 |
Child Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 7 |
Infant/Toddler Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 9 |
The Home, The School, The Community |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 11 |
Pediatric First Aid and CPR |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 12 |
Teaching Young Children in Multicultural Classrooms |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 20 |
Child Development Practicum |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 110 |
Child Health and Safety |
(3 units) |
| Nutrition and Foods 15 |
Nutrition for Infants and Young Children |
(3 units) |
And
| Child Development 4 |
Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 32 |
Disabilities in the Developing Child |
(3 units) |
1 course from:
| Child Development 116 |
Creative Art for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 117 |
Music and Movement for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 119 |
Language Arts for Young Children |
(3 units) |
Total Units: 31
Program Administration Option:
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of the courses listed below. A minimum of 15 units of the certificate requirements, including Child Development 29 or 130 and Child Development 31, must be completed at El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
| Child Development 3 |
Child Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 9 |
The Home, The School, The Community |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 20 |
Child Development Practicum |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 29 |
Introduction to Program Administration |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 31 |
Supervising and Mentoring Adults |
(2 units) |
| Child Development 34 |
Observing and Guiding Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 108 |
The Preschool Child |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 130 |
Principles of Program Administration |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 4 |
Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 32 |
Disabilities in the Developing Child |
(3 units) |
6 units from:
| Child Development 4 |
Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 7 |
Infant/Toddler Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 45 |
Development of the School Age Child |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 46 |
Principles and Practices of School Age Care Programs |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 110 |
Child Health and Safety |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 116 |
Creative Art for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 117 |
Music and Movement for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 118 |
Science and Math for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 119 |
Language Arts for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 135 |
Parenting in Contemporary Society |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 160 |
Working with Children: Autism Spectrum Disorder |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 163 |
Working with Children: Attention Deficit Disorder |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 166 |
Working with Children: Physical Disabilities/Health Impairments |
(1 unit ) |
| Nutrition and Foods 15 |
Nutrition for Infants and Young Children |
(3 units) |
Total Units: 32
School Age Child Care Option:
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of the courses listed below. A minimum of 15 units, including Child Development 20 and Child Development 45 or 46, must be completed at El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
| Child Development 3 |
Child Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 9 |
The Home, The School, The Community |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 12 |
Teaching Young Children in Multicultural Classrooms |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 20 |
Child Development Practicum |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 34 |
Observing and Guiding Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 45 |
Development of the School Age Child |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 46 |
Principles and Practices of School Age Care Programs |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 110 |
Child Health and Safety |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 4 |
Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 32 |
Disabilities in the Developing Child |
(3 units) |
2 courses from:
| English 27 |
Children's Literature |
(3 units) |
| Geology 6 |
Earth Science in Education |
(4 units) |
| Mathematics 110 |
Structures and Concepts in Mathematics |
(3 units) |
| Mathematics 111 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers - |
(3 units) |
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Geometry, Probability, and Statistics |
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| Music 7 |
Exploring Music in Education |
(3 units) |
| Oceanography 10 |
Introduction to Oceanography |
(4 units) |
| Physical Science 25 |
Exploring Physical Sciences |
(3 units) |
Total Units: 33
Special Education Assistant Option:
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of the courses listed below. A minimum of 15 units of the certificate requirements, including Child Development 32 and 33, must be completed at El Camino College Compton Educational Center.
| Child Development 3 |
Child Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 4 |
Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 9 |
The Home, The School, The Community |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 11 |
Pediatric First Aid and CPR |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 32 |
Disabilities in the Developing Child |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 33 |
Role and Responsibilities of the Special Education Assistant |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 169 |
Special Education Practicum |
(3 units) |
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| Child Development 110 |
Child Health and Safety |
(3 units) |
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| Nursing 112 |
Basic Heath Care for Children |
(3 units) |
1 courses from:
| Child Development 116 |
Creative Art for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 117 |
Music and Movement for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 118 |
Science and Math for Young Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 119 |
Language Arts for Young Children |
(3 units) |
6 Units from:
| Child Development 7 |
Infant/Toddler Development |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 34 |
Observing and Guiding Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 45 |
Development of the School Age Children |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 108 |
The Preschool Child |
(3 units) |
| Child Development 160 |
Working with Children: Autism Spectrum Disorders |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 163 |
Working with Children: Attention Deficit Disorders |
(1 unit ) |
| Child Development 166 |
Working with Children: Physical Disabilities/Health Impairments |
(1 unit ) |
| Nursing 118 |
Respite Care for Children and Adolescents |
(3 units) |
| Nutrition and Foods 15 |
Nutrition for Infants and Young Children |
(3 units) |
Sign Language/Interpreter
Training 15 |
Beginning American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
Total Units: 31
For information regarding the School Health Clerk Certificate of Achievement, please refer to the class schedule/catalog.
The State Department of Social Services will qualify a person as a preschool teacher if the student has at least 12 units in Early Childhood Education. These units must include Child Development 3, 9 and one course from Child Development 16, 17, 18 or 19. Preschool directors must complete 3 additional units in Program Administration (Child Development 29 or 30).
The California State Department of Education Child Development Permits:
The Child Development Permit qualifies the holder to teach in publicly funded early childhood education programs such as Head Start and State Preschool.
All Child Development Permits are renewable after 5 years by completing 105 hours of professional growth activities. This may include college courses, staff development activities and/or conference and workshop attendance.
A minimum grade of C is required in all Child Development courses applied toward the Child Development Permit.
Some Child Development Permits require 16 general education units. Recommended courses for this requirement are:
Biology 10; English 1A, 27; Psychology 5 or Sociology 101 or Anthropology 2.
The following Child Development Permits are issued:
1. Assistant: 6 units in Early Childhood Education - Child Development 3 and 9 are recommended; experience: none required
2. Associate Teacher: 12 units in Early Childhood Education to include: Child Development 3, 9 and one course from Child Development 16, 17, 18, 19; remaining 3 units may be selected from Child Development 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 31, 32, 33, 45, 46, Nursing 112, Nutrition and Foods 15; experience: 50 days of 3 hours per day within 2 years
3. Teacher: 24 units in Early Childhood Education to include: Child Development 3, 9, and one course from Child Development 16, 17, 18, 19; remaining units may be selected from Child Development 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 45, 46, 95/96abcd, Nursing 112, Nutrition and Foods 15; 16 general education units; experience: 175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years.
4. Master Teacher: 24 units in Early Childhood Education to include: Child Development 3, 9, and one course from Child Development 16, 17, 18, 19; remaining units may be selected from Child Development 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 32, 33, 45, 46, 95/96abcd, Nursing 112, Nutrition and Foods 15; 6 units specialization; Child Development 31; 16 general education units; experience: 350 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years
5. Site Supervisor: AA Degree with 24 units in Early Child Education to include: Child Development 3, 9, and one course from Child Development 16, 17, 18, 19; 6 units of Program Administration (Child Development 29, 30)_/index.aspx remaining units may be selected from Child Development 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 32, 33, 45, 46, Nursing 112, Nutrition and Foods 15; Child Development 31; experience: 350 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years, including at least 100 days of supervising adults
For further information, please contact a counselor or the Childhood Education Department.
Preparation for the Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.
Some courses may have to be taken at the Torrance campus.
Description of courses can be found in the class schedule/catalog.
For more information, contact the Alicia Zambrano (310) 900-1600 x 2779.
