Site Supervisor Certificate

The objective of this certificate is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a site supervisor in a preschool or other early learning environment.

Completion of the following 36.00 units qualifies the student for the Site Supervisor Certificate. Note: Students should be advised that certificate requirements differ from State Child Development Permit Matrix Qualifications. See the Child Development and Education department for State licensing requirements and more information.

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

CD 105Child Growth and Development

3.00

CD 112Programs and Practices in Child Development

3.00

CD 126Child, Family and Community

3.00

CD 132Creative Experiences for Children Across the Curriculum

3.00

CD 205Child Growth and Development Laboratory

4.00

CD 270Mentor Teacher/Adult Supervision

2.00

CD 271Administration: Management and Organization of Child Development Program

3.00

CD 272Administration: Human Relations in Child Development Programs

3.00

Students must complete at least (12) twelve units from the following courses:

CD 100Introduction to Child Development

3.00

CD 101Family Interactions

3.00

CD 115Health, Welfare and Nutrition for Children

3.00

CD 130Music and Movement for Children

3.00

CD 131Developmental Art for Children

3.00

CD 133Creative Science and Math Activities for Children

3.00

CD 134Language and Listening, Literacy and Literature for Children

3.00

CD 136Creative Art Activities for Children

3.00

CD 137Play and Materials in Early Learning

3.00

CD 182Teaching in a Diverse Society

3.00

CD 185Infant/Toddler Growth and Development

3.00

CD 186Infant/Toddler Activities

3.00

CD 212Observation and Methods in Early Child Development

3.00

CD 244Children with Special Needs

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 36.00

A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to:

  • Qualify to work as a site supervisor in private preschool programs
  • Qualify to work as a director in private programs
  • Qualify to work in a funded programs as a site supervisor when adding General Education
  • Design, implement and evaluate environments that support positive, developmental play and learning
  • Design, implement and evaluate activities that support positive developmental plan and learning outcomes for young children
  • Develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, families and community
  • Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen understanding, knowlege and commitment to the Child Development profession