Four (4) Specialization Certificates are offered to meet the specialization requirement for the Master Teacher Permit. Four (4) Specialization Certificates are offered to meet the specialization requirement for the Master Teacher Permit. Students choose one (1) of the four (4), six unit course combinations:
Program Learning Outcomes
- Infant-Toddler Specialization: Ability to articulate the main developmental needs of infants and toddlers, and identify appropriate curriculum and environmental aspects.
- Creativity Specialization: Ability to articulate developmental appropriate creative experiences for children to learn about differences in people.
- Diversity Specialization: Ability to identify classroom techniques that create environments for children to learn about differences in people.
- Working with Families Specialization: Ability to articulate key aspects of parenting and how teachers can support families.
Certificate Requirements
Infant and Toddler
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
CFS-150 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
CFS-151 | Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
Total Units | 6 |
Creativity
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
CFS-130 | The Creative Process in Young Children | 3 |
CFS-170 | Studying the Reggio Emilia Approach | 3 |
Total Units | 6 |
Diversity
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
CFS-180 | The Anthropology of Childhood | 3 |
CFS-184 | Teaching Children in a Diverse Society | 3 |
Total Units | 6 |
Working with Families
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
CFS-160 | Parenting | 3 |
CFS-161 | Working With Families | 3 |
Total Units | 6 |