Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement


The Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement may be earned by students who satisfactorily complete the 12 units of coursework listed below with a grade of “C” or better. Successful completion of the coursework and work experience meets the requirements of the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit as outlined in the Child Development Matrix, which is linked, below.

Program Requirements

Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement course requirements link. Please note: This link and all links for courses, below, go to the Taft College Catalog, an external website.

Required Courses


Course Number       Course Name   Credit Hours
PSYC 2003 Child Growth and Development 3.0
ECEF 1501 Early Care, Education, and Family Studies Curriculum 3.0
ECEF 1590 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3.0
ECEF 1531 The Child in Family/Community Relationships 3.0
    Total Credit Hours: 12.00