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Master Teacher Certificate and Associate of Science Degree
This certificate meets the coursework requirements for the Master Teacher level of the California Child Development Permit and prepares students to be competent and effective teachers and caregiver supervisors in settings for young children ages 0-5.
Additional work experience with young children (175 days of 3 hours per day within 4 years) may be required to qualify for state permit. The Saddleback Certificate can be earned with coursework only.
Students are encouraged to apply for BOTH the college certificate and the state permit.
Complete all core courses, supervised field experience, including all prerequisite courses and specified general education courses to earn your certificate. A minimum grade of "C" in each course is required to receive the certificate.
Qualifies you for careers working directly or indirectly with children in related fields such as:
- Master Teacher
- Preschool & Pre-K Teacher
- Infant & Toddler Teacher
- Parent Co-op Teacher
- Curriculum Specialist
- Children's Advocacy
- Children's Museums
Curriculum
Curriculum changes as industry standards transform. Please refer to the Saddleback College Catalog website as the following requirements may have changed since this webpage was published.
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Master Teacher Certificate and Associate of Science Degree
Certificate Requirements
Core Courses
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD 101* | Principles and Practices for Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CD 105* | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CD 107* | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD 110* | Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| CD 111* | Child Guidance and Communication | 3 |
| CD 112* | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CD 117* | Teaching Children in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD 120* | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
Supervised Field Experience Course
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD 121* | Practicum: The Student Teaching Experience | 5 |
Adult Supervision Course
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD 127* | Adult Supervision and Mentor Practices | 2 |
Specialization Units:
Choose ONE of the clusters below (6 unit total)
Arts
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD 114* | Cretive and Dramatic Arts in Early Childhood | 3 |
| * | Any dance, music or art class at Saddleback | 3 |
Special Needs
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD 140* | Early Intervention and Inclusion | 3 |
| CD 135* | The Young Child with Special Needs | 3 |
Infant Toddler
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD123* | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| CD 133* | Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Group Care | 3 |
Literature/Literacy
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CD 115* | Language and Literacy in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ENG 142 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Other combinations of course work demonstrating a specialized skill that could be applied in early childhood settings can be selected. Department Chair approval needed.
General Education (16 Units):
At least one degree applicable course in each of the following four (4) areas must be included. See Associate Degree, CSU or IGETC general education lists found in class schedule or student handbook for acceptable courses.
| Content Area | Units |
|---|---|
| English/Language Arts | 4 |
| Science or Math | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 4 |
| Total units in Master Teacher Certificate: | 53 |
Degree Information
Associate of Science Degree in Child Development
Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College. Students intending to transfer must complete IGETC or CSU pattern general education courses.
General Education Requirements for Associate DegreesRefer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution's catalog for transfer requirements.
