ECE Associate Teacher, Certificate of Accomplishment is a Certificate program offered by City College of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA. Tuition is $552 total.
Program Overview
Program Summary
This certificate includes four core courses in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and is an entry level certificate for students preparing to work with groups of children in early childhood settings. The courses are required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing to work in licensed child care facilities in California. Completing the certificate also satisfies the educational requirements for the Associate Teacher level of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing's Child Development Permit. These core courses form the foundational requirements for continued work with young children in a variety of educational and classroom settings, including ECE, infant/toddler care, school-age care, and after additional study, K-12 classrooms.
Learning Outcomes:- Differentiate stages of child growth and development, in the context of developmentally appropriate practice, inclusion, culturally relevant practice and diverse philosophical approaches.
- Examine the role of the teacher in partnering with culturally diverse families
Program Requirements and Completion Time
The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 1 semester. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
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Accreditation & Approvals
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program Overview
This certificate includes four core courses in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and is an entry level certificate for students preparing to work with groups of children in early childhood settings. The courses are required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing to work in licensed child care facilities in California. Completing the certificate also satisfies the educational requirements for the Associate Teacher level of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing's Child Development Permit. These core courses form the foundational requirements for continued work with young children in a variety of educational and classroom settings, including ECE, infant/toddler care, school-age care, and after additional study, K-12 classrooms.
Certificate, 12 credit hours, taught on campus at Ocean Campus.