Youth and After School 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
Multilingual Learner Teaching	10 units
Preparation/Specialization Information
Child Development Permits and Areas of Specialization	N/A

Career Opportunities

Individuals taking this certificate will learn knowledge and skills to support their work in out of school or after school programs, youth coaching and athletic settings as well as academic enrichment support. The certificate also provides a foundation for individuals interested in working as a credentialed teacher (with further post-BA coursework).

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Communicate their understanding of education and human development concepts as it relates to school age learning, recreation and out of school time, through written, oral and visual presentations in various professional and academic contexts.
Demonstrates an understanding of education and human development theories, trends and needs of the school age child by maintaining healthy, safe, respectful, challenging and culturally responsive environments.
Critically assess their own teaching and learning experiences through critical thinking and reflection that will guide and inform their practice with school age children in various settings including recreation and after school programs.

Program Overview

The Education and Human Development program is designed to meet the needs of people planning for a career working with children from birth through school-age. Students earning the Youth and After School Certificate will focus on school age children in diverse settings including, but not limited to, recreation and health and academic enrichment. The program emphasizes current research and practical application involving issues related to youth learning and development.

Requirements

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 21 units		Units
ECE. 201	Child Development	3 units
ECE. 212	Child, Family, and Community	3 units
ECE. 213	The School Age Child	3 units
ECE. 260	Children with Special Needs	3 units
EDUC 200	Introduction to Classroom Teaching	3 units
EDUC 265	Positive Behavior Support in Inclusive Settings	3 units
KINE 101	Introduction to Kinesiology	3 units

Selective Courses, choose a minimum of 6 units from the following:

List A - Recreation and Health, complete 3 units from the following:		Units
ECE. 313	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3 units
KINE 105	Stress Management	3 units
KINE 109	Lifetime Fitness and Nutrition	3 units

List B - School Age Academic Enrichment, complete 3 units from the following:		Units
ECE. 191	Children's Literature	3 units
ECE. 244	Curriculum and Strategies for PreK-Kindergarten	3 units
ECE. 247	Foundations for School Success	3 units

Total Required Units: 27