Child Development Certificate and Degrees
The VVC Child Development Program is proud to offer three “Certificates of Achievement” and two “Associate Degrees”
Difference Between "Certificates of Achievement" and "Permits"
CERTIFICATES AND PERMITS
As you read the descriptions below, please remember that it is important to understand the difference between the "certificates of achievement" offered by Victor Valley College and the "permits" awarded by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
The “certificates of achievement” are awarded by Victor Valley College to acknowledge a student’s academic achievements (coursework). The certificates are relevant to those seeking employment in the private sector.
Click on the following Link for the Certificate Application (to be returned to VVC Admissions/Records):
Student Forms | Victor Valley College (vvc.edu). Locate Application for Certificate.
The “permits” are awarded by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and require the completion of both coursework and experience in the field. The “permits” are required to work in state and federal-funded programs (i.e. State Preschool and Head Start).
If you are interested and would like to obtain permits please contact Heather Hammond-Williams at heather.williams@vvc.edu
Child Development Training Consortium
https://www.childdevelopment.org/students-workforce/applications/child-development-permit-stipends
Child Development Permit Matrix:
For "Certificate Requirements" please click on the following links or See below:
Certificates: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/child-development/#certificatestext
Level 1: Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
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Required Courses |
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Complete all of the following with a C or better |
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Child Growth & Development |
3.0 |
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Child, Family, and Community |
3.0 |
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 1 |
3.0 |
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Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Curriculum |
3.0 |
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English Composition and Reading |
4.0 |
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Total Units |
19 |
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Level II: Teacher (Preschool) Certificate of Achievement
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Required Courses |
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Complete all of the following with a C or better |
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Child Growth & Development |
3.0 |
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Child, Family, and Community |
3.0 |
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children |
3.0 |
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Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Curriculum |
3.0 |
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Observation and Assessment |
3.0 |
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Teaching in a Diverse Society |
3.0 |
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Practicum |
4.0 |
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English Composition and Reading |
4.0 |
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General Education Units |
18.0 |
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Total Units |
47 |
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18 additional General Education Units. Must be Associate Degree Applicable from the following categories: 6 units from Social and Behavioral Science, 6 units from Humanities, 3 units from Language and Rationality, and 3 units from Math or Science. |
Experience requirement necessary to apply for the Child Development Permit: Evidence of working in an early childhood program for 175 days of 3 or more hours per day within the past 4 years. Use the Verification of Experience Form, which is included in the Permit Application, to document this experience. (This is not necessary for obtaining certificate)
Level III: Site Supervisor (Preschool) Certificate of Achievement
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Required Courses |
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Complete all of the following with a C or better |
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Child Growth & Development |
3.0 |
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Child, Family, and Community |
3.0 |
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children |
3.0 |
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Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Curriculum |
3.0 |
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Observation and Assessment |
3.0 |
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Teaching in a Diverse Society |
3.0 |
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Practicum |
4.0 |
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Mentor Teacher/Adult Supervision |
2.0 |
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Administration of Children's Programs I |
3.0 |
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Administration of Children's Programs II |
3.0 |
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Elective Specialization Courses
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Complete two courses from the following: |
6.0 |
- CHDV 111 Infant and Toddler Caregiving
- CHDV 133 Art Experiences for Young Children
- CHDV 134 Children's Language and Literacy Development
- CHDV 137 Introduction to Children With Special Needs
- CHDV 140 Curriculum & Strategies for Special Needs
- CHDV 141 Basics of School-Age Child Care
- CHDV 144 Math/Science Experiences for Children
- CHDV 145 Music and Movement Experiences for Young Children
- CHDV 155 Child Guidance and Interactions
- CHDV 156 Early Childhood Trauma Informed Care
Total Units 39
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General Education Units 18-21 |
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18-21 additional General Education Units. Must be Associate Degree Applicable from the following categories: 6 units from Social and Behavioral Science, 6 units from Humanities, 3 units from Language and Rationality, and 3 units from Math or Science. |
Experience requirement necessary to apply for the Child Development Permit: Evidence of working in an early childhood program for 350 days of experience at 3+ hours per day within 4 years, including at least 100 days of supervising adults. Use the Verification of Experience Form, which is included in the Permit Application, to document this experience. (This is not necessary for obtaining certificate)
Click on the following Link for the Certificate Application (to be returned to VVC Admissions/Records):
Student Forms | Victor Valley College (vvc.edu). Locate Application for Certificate.
DEGREES
AS in Child Development or AS-T (Transfer Degree) in Early Childhood Education? Or AS in Liberal Studies?
For "Degrees" please click on the following links: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/child-development/#degreestext
Many students have questions as to what VVC AS Degree will help them achieve their goals of transferring to a four-year university and gaining employment.
If you wish to transfer to a four-year university and continue into a field such as child development, developmental psychology, social work, elementary education, early intervention/special needs, etc., it is recommended that you earn an AS (or *AS-T) in Child Development and then transfer to a four-year university. At Cal State San Bernardino you could transfer with an AS in Child Development into the CSUSB Human Development/Child Development track BA program.
You can also transfer into CSUSB’s Liberal Studies BA Program; however, in the Liberal Studies Program, the focus of your studies will be geared much more towards additional general education (math, science, etc.) courses vs. the Human Development program’s focus on early childhood, psychology and sociology.
*Currently the nearest Cal State University accepting the CHDV AST degree is Cal Poly Pomona; HOWEVER, if you are interested in transferring to Cal State San Bernardino (or one of the many local private four year colleges), please know that the VVC AS in Child Development is accepted and many VVC students choose this pathway.
The CSUSB Human Development/Child Development Track is designed to provide students with a solid background in child growth and development and includes the option of focusing on early childhood education. Upon completion of their CSUSB MA Degree in Human Development, students wishing to teach in an elementary setting can then enter the required “multiple subjects” credentialing program at CSUSB.
“This track prepares students for occupations or professions that call for child development specialists, e.g., early childhood education, infant and toddler specialists, and other positions involving work with children and families. This track will also prepare students for graduate-level training in related fields (e.g. a multiple subjects teaching credential needed for teaching in an elementary setting). Students selecting this track may also earn Child Development Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Permits (i.e., early childhood teaching and administrative credentials)”. (http://bulletin.csusb.edu/colleges-schools-departments/social-behavioral-sciences/psychology/).
CSUSB Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Information: https://coe.csusb.edu/multiple-subject-teaching-credential
What if you want to teach in the junior high or high school setting? In order to teach at the junior high or high school level, you will need to earn your single subject teaching credential. Additional information on this credential can be found on the following CSUSB webpage: https://coe.csusb.edu/single-subject-teaching-credential