CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHERCertificate of Achievement

  1. Cuesta College
    CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHER
    Certificate of Achievement
    • 35 units
    • 4 terms
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHER map for 2022-2023

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Cuesta College: CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHER

Term 1 — Fall

3 courses234 hours9 units

CDFS 201

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 18 hours

CDFS 202

CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 162 hours

CDFS 204

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 54 hours

Term 2 — Spring

3 courses90 hours9 units

CDFS 203

CURRICULUM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 54 hours

CDFS 205

INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 18 hours
  • Prerequisites

CDFS 206

OBSERVATION, RECORDING TECHNIQUES AND ASSESSMENT
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 18 hours
  • Prerequisites

Term 3

3 courses108–198 hours9 units

Choose up to 3 credits from the following list

  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 18–108 hours

CDFS 215

TEACHING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 18 hours

CDFS 245

ADULT SUPERVISION AND MENTORING
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 72 hours

Term 4

2 courses72–162 hours8 units

Choose 3 credits from the following list

  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 18–108 hours

CDFS 216

PRACTICUM: CURRICULUM/ENVIRONMENT SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE
  • Major
  • 5 units
  • 54 hours
  • Prerequisites
CHILD DEVELOPMENT MASTER TEACHER — Certificate of Achievement
Total hours: 504–684 | Total units: 35

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