Special Education Assistant Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at El Camino College.

Required Core 18 units

• CDEV 103 - Child Growth and Development 3 units
• CDEV 104 - The Home, The School, The Community 3 units
• CDEV 110 - Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3 units
• CDEV 150 - Introduction to Children with Special Needs 3 units

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• CDEV 152 - Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs 3 units

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• CDEV 165 - Autism, ADHD, Physical and Health Impairments 3 units

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• CDEV 169 - Special Education Practicum 3 units

3 units from:

• CDEV 115 - Introduction to Curriculum 3 units
• CDEV 116 - Creative Art for Young Children 3 units
• CDEV 117 - Music and Movement for Young Children 3 units
• CDEV 118 - Science and Math for Young Children 3 units
• CDEV 119 - Language Arts for Young Children 3 units

6 units from:

• CDEV 108 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children 3 units
• CDEV 112 - Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society 3 units
• CDEV 114 - Observing and Assessing Young Children 3 units
• CDEV 152 - Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs 3 units
• CDEV 165 - Autism, ADHD, Physical and Health Impairments 3 units
• NFOO 15 - Nutrition for Infants and Young Children 3 units
• SLAN 111 - American Sign Language I 4 units

Total Units: 27

Note: Proof of a valid Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification and immunizations may be required for employment.
Note: Courses may not be counted in more than one category.

The State Department of Social Services will qualify a person as a preschool teacher if the student has at least 12 units in Early Childhood Education. These units must include CDEV 103 , CDEV 104  and one course from CDEV 116 , CDEV 117 , CDEV 118  or CDEV 119 . Preschool directors must complete 9 additional units in Program Administration (CDEV 129 , CDEV 130 , and CDEV 131 ).