Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
The objective of this certificate is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a site supervisor in an early childhood education program.
Completion of the following 36.00 units qualifies the student for the Site Supervisor Certificate. To qualify for the Site Supervisor Permit issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the student must complete additional GE units and experience requirements.
Associated Major Sheet (PDF)
Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
| CD 105 | Child Growth and Development | 3.00 |
| CD 112 | Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3.00 |
| CD 115 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3.00 |
| CD 126 | Child, Family and Community | 3.00 |
| CD 132 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3.00 |
| CD 182 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.00 |
| CD 205 | Child Development Practicum | 4.00 |
| CD 212 | Observation and Methods in Early Child Development | 3.00 |
| CD 250 | Child Guidance and Early Learning | 3.00 |
| CD 270 | Mentor Teacher/Adult Supervision | 2.00 |
| CD 271 | Administration: Management and Organization of Child Development Program | 3.00 |
| CD 272 | Administration: Human Relations in Child Development Programs | 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, knowledge and commitment to the Child Development profession
Note: Students should be advised that certificate requirements differ from State Child Development Permit Qualifications. See the Child Development and Education department for State licensing requirements and more information.