Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement

The following courses fulfill the California State requirement of 12 semester units for fully qualified teachers in private preschool programs and child care centers (Community Care Licensed, Title 22). The State of California also requires 50 days of experience working in a child care program to apply for an Associate Teacher Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
CDE 101	Child Growth & Development	3
CDE 102	Child, Family, & Community	3
CDE 103	Principles & Practices of Teaching	3
CDE 104	Introduction to Curriculum	3