This certificate prepares students interested in assuming leadership and administrative positions in early childhood, school-age and other community-based settings. Competencies required to lead and administer a variety of programs are included as well as introductory business and management strategies appropriate for leading programs serving children, youth and their families.

This certificate satisfies the educational requirements and courses needed for the specialization component of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Child Development Permit. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Differentiate and describe stages of child growth and development.

🗸 Examine the role of families and communities in the lives of children and youth.

🗸 Distinguish developmentally appropriate practice and diverse philosophical approaches in a range of settings for children and youth.

🗸 Identify the general competencies and regulatory requirements needed to administer a child development program.

🗸 Classify and explain the components of supervision needed to lead a child development program.