Multilingual Learner Teaching Certificate of Achievement

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Child and Adolescent Development	60 units
Elementary Teacher Education	60 units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Early Childhood Education	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Early Childhood Education	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education	27 units
Inclusion Support	10 units
Youth and After School	27 units
Preparation/Specialization Information
Child Development Permits and Areas of Specialization	N/A

Career Opportunities

Paraprofessional (PreK-3rd grade); Early Childhood Assistant Educators; Early Childhood Educators with specialization in dual language learning; ML coach; ML professional development provider

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Communicate their understanding of education and human development through written, oral and visual presentations in various professional and academic contexts.
Demonstrate an understanding of education and human development theories, trends and needs of young children by developing and maintaining healthy, safe, respectful, challenging and culturally responsive learning environments.
Critically assess their own teaching and learning experiences through critical thinking and reflection that will guide and inform their practice.

Program Overview

The Multilingual Learner Teaching Certificate of Achievement provides educators the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure full access and active participation of multilingual learners (MLs) in early learning settings.

The 10-unit certificate requires 8 courses, each of which targets key concepts and competencies foundational to dual/multilingual learning and development, including but not limited to first and second language acquisition, cultural and contextual factors, teaching multilingual learners and supporting their families, and curriculum planning for multilingual children in early learning settings.

Requirements

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 10 units		Units
ECE. 254	Teaching in a Diverse Society	3 units
ECE. 255	Multilingual Learners: Language and Literacy Development	1 unit
ECE. 271	Foundational Concepts in Multilingual Learning	1 unit
ECE. 273	Multilingual Learners: Personalized Oral Language Learning (POLL)	1 unit
ECE. 280	Cultural Humility: Cultivating an Equity Mindset	1 unit
ECE. 362	Partnering with Families	1 unit
ECE. 364	Multilingual Practices in Action	1 unit
EDUC 300	Applied Inclusive Strategies	1 unit

Total Required Units: 10