​​​​​​​​The Infant/Toddler Teacher Certificate provides students with a specialized focus on the unique strengths and needs of infants and toddlers. Students will study the comprehensive development of the young child, birth to three years and ages 3 to 5, with a focus on understanding current brain research and best caregiving practices. The practicum component of the program will support the students as they transfer their learning to their work with young children. The program is available for early childhood educators, parents, administrators and health care professionals.

This certificate meets the coursework requirement for the Child Development Teacher Permit. In order to earn the permit, students must also complete the following: 

• 16 units of general education, specifically a class in each of the following areas: English, Science or Math, Social Science, and Humanities/Fine Arts. 

• Additional work experience with young children (175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years). 

The Child Development Permit is used in federal (head start) and state funded early childhood programs as well as licensing regulations for private and faith based programs.

• In addition to the 36.5 units of Child Development coursework and 16 units of general education, students should consider completing the general education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree in Child Development – Emphasis in Infant/Toddler Care and Development​.
  

• Contact one of our Education Counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your early childhood education studies profession (714-564-6254).
  

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