Teacher Certificate
The Teacher Certificate is designed to be the next step toward obtaining mid-level employment in the field of Early Childhood Education in a preschool or childcare setting. The Teacher Certificate requires 25 core Child Development and Education units. This Certificate meets the Child Development Education units for California Title 5 requirements for the Child Development Teacher Permit.
Applications can be obtained through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Office. Meets Title 22 requirements for working in a child care center working with preschool-aged children 101216.1. Some courses require students to observe children in licensed care settings. Some settings may require TB, proof of immunizations, and Criminal Record Clearance.
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- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CDEV-C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CDE-101 | Principles of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CDE-103 | Appropriate Curricula for Young Children 1 | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CDE-111 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDE-118 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE-147 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CDE-148 | Supervised Field Experience: Student Teaching | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Total Units | 25 | |
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NOTE: take in the second 8 weeks
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CDE-101 | Principles of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDE-103 | Appropriate Curricula for Young Children | 3 |
| CDEV-C1000 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| or CDEV-C1000H | Child Growth and Development - Honors | |
| CDE-111 | Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CDE-118 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CDE-125 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| or CDE-125H | Honors Child, Family and Community | |
| CDE-147 | Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CDE-148 | Supervised Field Experience: Student Teaching | 4 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Teacher
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2026
Program Name TEACHER
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $1,104 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
NOTE:
Tuition - $46/unit
Nonresident Tuition - $330/unit
Capital Outlay - $20/Unit
Parking Permits - $45 FA/SP & $25 SU
RTA Go Pass - $9 FA/SP/SU (Includes the Transportation Service Fee)
SGA discount sticker (optional) - $7 FA/SP & $3 SU
Student Representation Fee (optional) - $2 FA/SP/SU
Student Health Center Fee - $28 FA/SP & $23 SU
*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see:
https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/what-fees-do-i-have-to-pay.html