| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/_layouts/15/DocIdRedir.aspx?ID=HNYXMCCMVK3K-347487994-1 | /Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | Interested in children’s emotional and physical growth or instilling your love of lifelong learning in others in a library? Dream of teaching to diverse communities and expanding learning opportunities for your neighborhood? If you want to share your creative energy in a library or in a preschool or elementary school classroom, then you’ve found the right Career and Academic Pathway for you!
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| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Associate in Arts in Child Development - Infant/Toddler Teacher degree program 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, 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. In addition to the 36.5 units of Child Development coursework, students must also complete the general education requirements. This degree prepares students for transfer to a 4-year university to obtain a bachelors degree. Refer to the Graduation Requirements or the CSU-GE and IGETC pat-terns in this catalog for specific courses that meet the general education requirement. Contact Career Technical Education (CTE) counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your early childhood profession (714-564-6254). Students who earn this degree should apply for the Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Teacher Certificate and the California Teacher’s Permit. In order to qualify for the degree, certificate and permit, a student must also have work experience with young children (175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years). See Child Development faculty members for assistance. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.cdit.aa | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Associate in Arts in Child Development - Emphasis in Preschool Care and Development provides students with knowledge about the comprehensive development of young children ages 3 to 5 years old. Students will focus on understanding developmentally appropriate practice, effective learning strategies, and how to create and implement a high quality classroom for young children. 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. In addition to the 33.5 units of Child Development coursework, students must also complete the general education requirements. This degree prepares students for transfer to a 4-year university to obtain a bachelors degree. Refer to the Graduation Requirements or the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet the general education requrement. Contact Career Technical Education (CTE) counselors at SAC for addditional assistance in planning your early childhood profession (714-564- 6254). Students who earn this degree should apply for the Early Childhood Teacher Certificate and the California Teacher’s Permit. In order to qualify for the degree, certificate and permit, a student must also have work experience with young children (175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years). See Child Development faculty members for assistance. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.cdpc.aa | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Associate in Arts in Child Development - Emphasis in School Age Care and Recreation is designed to prepare instructional and classroom master teachers to serve as paraprofessional members of the teaching team and/or teachers in school-age child care. Students are offered knowledge about the development of the school age child and the role of the adult in helping to integrate skills and aid classroom learning. In addition to the Child Development coursework, students must also complete the general education requirements and complete work experience with young children (175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years). See Child Development faculty members for assistance. This degree prepares students for transfer to a 4-year university to obtain a bachelors degree. Students who earn this degree should apply for the Certificate of Achievement in School Age Care and Recreation and the California Teacher’s Permit (see Child Development faculty members for assistance). DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 21-22 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.cdsa.aa | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education or Child and Adolescent Studies. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the AS-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, along with priority admission to the local CSU, Fullerton, in the Child and Adolescent Studies major. See page 23 for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. Upon completion of the AS-T in Early Childhood Education, students will have general understanding of the main developmental theories as they pertain to the development, care, and education of young children. Additionally, students will have the capacity to evaluate and plan curriculum and environments for children based on observation of their physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and creative characteristics. DISCLAIMER: This is only a sample map based on the 21-22 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.ece.ast | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/ | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The After School Program Assistant Certificate is intended to prepare a student in the position requiring practical skills and knowledge to work with K-12 children in an after school care, tutoring, or mentoring program. It will also orient students toward further opportunities in higher education. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | SAC.EDUCA.CERT | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The After School Program Associate Teacher Certificate is intended to provide students with skills necessary to work with K-12 students in an after-school setting, provide tutoring or homework assistance, or assist in academic enrichment programs. Completion of the required courses for this certificate plus 50 days of field experience (minimum of 3 hours per day) can qualify you for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit with a school-age emphasis. Contact Career Technical Education (CTE) or Center for Teacher Education counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your School-Age profession. | sac.educt.cert | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | This Early Childhood Teacher Certificate provides students with knowledge about the comprehensive development of young children ages 3 to 5 years old. Students will focus on understanding developmentally appropriate practice, effective learning strategies, and how to create and implement a high quality classroom for young children. 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. In order to earn the certificate, students must 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). These two requirements will also qualify the students to earn a California Teacher Permit, which is used in federal and state early childhood programs as well as licensing regulations for private and faith based programs. In addition to the 33.5 units of Child Development coursework and 16 units of general education, students should consider completing the general education requirements for the AA Degree in Child Development with an Emphasis in Preschool-Age Care and Development. Contact Career Technical Education (CTE) counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your early childhood profession (714-564-6254). DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.cdect.ca | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development - Infant/Toddler Teacher 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, 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. 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 AA Degree in Child Development with an Emphasis in Preschool-Age Care and Development. This certificate meets the coursework requirements of the Teacher Child Development Permit and prepares students to be competent and effective teachers and caregivers in infant and toddler classrooms. In order to earn the permit, students must 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). These two requirements will also qualify the students to earn a California Teacher Permit, which is used in federal and state early childhood programs as well as licensing regulations for private and faith-based programs. Contact Career Technical Education (CTE) counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your early childhood profession (714-564-6254). A minimum grade of “C” in each course is required to earn this certificate and the California permit. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.cditt.ca | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The associate degree curriculum in library technology is designed to successfully prepare students for employment above the beginning clerk level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries. Course content covers terminology, organization, procedures, standards, practices, and fieldwork. Entry-level positions are available in this field as library technical assistants, library assistants, library technicians and library media technicians. To receive a Certificate in Library Technology, a grade of “C” or better is required for each major course. Library Technology 053 is the only Pass/No Pass course of the program. LT 053 requires a “Pass” grade. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.libr.aa | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The certificate curriculum in library technology is designed to successfully prepare students for employment above the beginning clerk level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries. Course content covers terminology, organization, procedures, standards, practices, and fieldwork. Entry-level positions are available in this field as library technical assistants, library assistants, library technicians, and library media technicians. To receive a Certificate in Library Technology, a grade of “C,” or better is required for each major course. Library Technology 053 is the only Pass/No Pass course of the program. LT 053 requires a “Pass” grade. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.libra.ca | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Support for Students with Special Needs Certificate is designed to prepare students with knowledge, skills, and resources to address the diverse needs of children and adolescents with special needs. Students are offered intervention strategies, adaptive curriculum, and tools to both support and empower educators and families in both natural and/or inclusive education settings. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 21-22 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.cdsss.cert | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The School-Age Care and Recreation Teacher Certificate is designed to prepare school-age classroom aides to serve as a paraprofessional members of the teaching team in school-age child care. Students are offered knowledge about the development of the school-age child and the role of the adult in helping to integrate skills and aid classroom learning. In order to earn the certificate, students must 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). These two requirements will also qualify the students to earn a California Teacher Permit, which is used in federal and state-funded programs, as well as licensing regulations for private and faith, based programs. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | sac.cdsat.ca | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education (PreProfessional) is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university to obtain a bachelor’s degree and multiple subject teaching credential. Completion of the courses in this degree will partially satisfy requirements for the California State University integrated and traditional teacher preparation programs. The courses are part of the curriculum that can be started at the community college and completed at the university. The curriculum is designed for students who seek the pre-professional subject matter preparation for elementary school teaching consistent with the standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Additionally, the degree curriculum may also serve as preparation for paraprofessional positions in the K-12 classroom setting by satisfying unit requirements as established by law. Students interested in becoming a K-12 teacher should visit the Center for Teacher Education at SAC (Located in the Counseling Center - Room S-110). DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | SAC.EDUPP.AA | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educators_banner.jpg | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies and into a multiple subject teaching credential program. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education) degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, along with priority admission to the local CSU, Fullerton, in the Liberal Studies major. See page 23 for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education), students will have a strong foundation in introductory content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-12 settings. DISCLAIMER: This is a sample map based on the 18-19 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm the requirements for achieving your educational goals. | SAC.ETED.AAT | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educa-tors_icon.png | Future Educators | https://sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
| | Child Development, Teaching & Library Technology | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educa-tors_banner.jpg | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.sac.edu/Pages/default.aspx | This Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate is the first step to building a career working with children and families. Introductory coursework will provide students with knowledge about the comprehensive development of young children. Students will have the opportunity to observe preschool children, as well as learn about the important resources that are available to children and families. This certificate is available for early childhood educators, parents, administrators and health care professionals. In order to earn the certificate, students must complete the Steps for Success Orientation provided by the Department of Child Development and Education Studies and is offered in the 10th week of every fall and spring semester. Students will be provided with times and locations and will complete this orientation during their semester attending CDEV108: Observation and Assessment. These courses and requirements will also qualify students to apply for the California Assistant Teacher Permit, which is used in federal and state early childhood programs as well as licensing regulations for private and faith based programs. After completing this certificate, students should consider completing the general education requirements for the AA Degree in Child Development with an Emphasis in Preschool-Age Care and Development. This is a sample map based on the 21-22 catalog. Please meet with a counselor to confirm requirements for achieving your educational goals. | SAC.ECAT.CERT | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/PublishingImages/Future_educa-tors_icon.png | Future Educators | https://www.sac.edu/Pathways/Child_Development_Teaching/Pages/default.aspx | Guided Pathways | Future Educators |
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