VCAP Child Development Certificate
(Associate Teacher Private Preschool A)
Classes for 2009 - 2011
CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
How do I know this degree is right?
What more can I do with this certicate?
LAVC Child Development Department
Child Development Major Support Resources
Child Development Transfer Programs
This VCAP certificate was designed in conjunction with the Child Development Chair. It consists of the same classes offered in the Child Development Department and are taught by the same qualified faculty. The certificate meets the educational requirements for a Preschool Teacher as defined in TITLE 22. The certificate is designed to be completed in a year, and prepares the student to teach preschool in the private sector.
In the current economic climate, it is valuable to obtain skills that will allow you to start working in your chosen field as soon as possible. This certificate will allow you to do that. Once completed this certificate can be used toward other certificates and degrees. See the link What More Can I do with this Certificate?
For more information about the certificate, talk with the VCAP Counselor or click on the link to see the entire Child Development Programs for 2007 – 2008.
http://www.lavc.edu/child_development/pamphlet05-06.pdf.
How do I know this degree is right?
Deciding to work with children is one that will bring many rewards, and can be one of the most important jobs one can do.
Caring for children can be challenging and it is important to understand what one is going to be investing their time and energy toward. Also, one needs to consider if they the qualities and skills you need in order to provide high quality child care.
*A partial list of questions, provided by the LAVC Child Development Department are:
- Do I like to work around groups of children?
- Am I a patient and tolerant person?
- Am I able to set limits with children?
- Do I have communication skills with Adults and Children?
- Am I good team player?
- Do I have a support system to assist me if I accept a job paying a low wage with the possibility of little or no benefits?
- Do I have the physical stamina and health to care for young children?
* For complete list of questions go to page three of the following link: http://www.lavc.edu/child_development/pamphlet05-06.pdf
To earn this VCAP Child Development certificate the student must complete four classes which equal 12 units. The four required classes are:
*CD 4 may also be taken in its place through the Child Development Program. Link to the current Catalogue (see pages for degree and course descriptions.) |
What more can I do with this certificate?
Students who complete the VCAP Child Care Center Associate Teacher Certificate can work in private, for-profit centers as defined in Title 22.
Additionally, students can work toward the following certificates:
2) Director, Preschool (B)
3) School Age Programs Teacher, Day Care (C)
4) Infant/Toddler Care Teacher (D)
5) Associate Teacher, Preschool, Literacy Emphasis (E)
6) Associate Teacher, Preschool, Special Education Emphasis (F)
7) Child Development Occupational Certificate, Teacher
For more information, please visit the Child Development degrees and certificates webpage at: http://lavc.edu/child%5Fdevelopment/programs.html
LAVC Child Development Department
Welcome to the Los Angeles Valley College Child Development Department website! This site has been designed to help guide you in making choices regarding academic and employment opportunities. Throughout the site, you will also find a list of valuable resources to assist you as a student or member of the childhood workforce. Take a look around at this link http://lavc.edu/child%5Fdevelopment/index.html |
Child Development Major Support Resources
This page will provide you with a collection of resources that will assist you with educational decisions, provide you potential career resources as well as a guide to professional and community services available in the area at this link http://lavc.edu/child%5Fdevelopment/professionalresources.html |
Child Development Transfer Programs
California State University Northridge
The link below will take you to the Department of Child and Adolescent Development’s Program. Listed is information about the Bachelor or Arts Development and Student Planning and Requirements for the Major at
http://www.csun.edu/hhd/cadv/.
University of Laverne
La Verne offers credential and master's degree programs for professionals in teaching, administration, and counseling both at main campus and many satellite locations. http://www.laverne.edu/academics/education/education.
- Teacher Education Credential Multiple or Single Subject Programs
- CLAD/CTEL Certificate Program
- Special Education Credential and Master of Science
- Educational Counseling Pupil Personnel Services Credential and Master of Science
California State University, Los Angeles
This link takes you to the Education Program website:
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/ccoe/
Applications for certificates may be obtained from the Child Development Office or Academic Affairs. See VCAP Counselor or staff for details. 1 - First 8 week session 2 - Second 8 week session FALL 2009 WINTER 2010 - See courses in Weekend College SPRING 2010 SUMMER 2010 (One eight-week session) FALL 2010 WINTER 2011- See courses in Weekend College SPRING 2011 SUMMER 2011 (One eight-week session) About the Educator’s Track - The Teacher Preparation track About *The Child Development Skills Certificate - Consists |