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ECE-Infant Specialist Certificate

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
22

First Year

Semester 1

12 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ECE 300
Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
3
F, S
ECE 312
Child Development or
3
F, S
PSYC 372
Child Development
3
F, S
ECE 314
The Child, the Family and the Community
3
F, S
ECE 330
Infant and Toddler Development
3
F, S

Semester 2

10 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
ECE 320
Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood Education
4
ECE 300 AND ECE 312 or PSYC 372
F, S
ECE 331
Care and Education of Infants and Toddlers
3
F, S
ECE 415
Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition
3
F, S

Notes

  • Upon successful completion of an Infant Specialist Certificate, and with appropriate documented experience, a student demonstrates knowledge, preparation and competencies to be an infant and toddler teacher in an early learning program. Certificate completion exceeds minimum requirements for a teacher of infants and toddlers in privately funded early childhood education programs (as required by Title 22 of the California Social Services Code of Regulations) and as an associate teacher of infants and toddlers in publicly funded early learning programs (as required by Title 5 California Education Code of Regulations.) A student who completes this certificate also possesses the course work required for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 08, 2025

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