Associate Teacher

The Associate Teacher, Certificate of Achievement (COA) is designed for students intending to work in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, or similar field. This certificate is for entry-level employment working directly with children and families; specific additional requirements for positions within the field are determined by the employer. The Associate Teacher, Certificate of Achievement demonstrates that a student has met the educational requirements to apply for a Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This certificate also demonstrates that a student has met minimum educational requirements set by Title 22 licensing regulations for the State of California. As a certificate for entry-level employment, there are no prerequisites for the courses in this 12-unit certificate.