Program Pathway

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor (Link to Counseling Dept. Page) to develop your individualized Student Education Plan (Link to Counseling Dept. Page SEP definition). It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in the order in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in a semester, you should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below. Some courses have been noted as “Appropriate for Intersession” IN. Should you need (or want) to take classes in the summer and/or winter intersessions, the program recommends these courses as appropriate for the condensed schedule of the intersessions.

Some pathways combine a “Certificate of Achievement” and an “Associate Degree”. If you are pursuing only the Certificate of Achievement, you are only required to take the courses marked “Program Requirement” ?.

All pathways include at least one “Gateway Course” !which introduces you to the program and/or field of study and helps you decide if you want to continue with this Academic and Career Path.

Most Associate degrees (though not Associate Degrees for Transfer) require satisfying the SMC Global Citizenship requirement. If the Program Requirements do not include a “Global Citizenship course”, be sure to select a General Education course that also satisfies Global Citizenship.

O Available Online GE General Education M Major Requirement

1st Semester

Semester Units: 9.0

CD 105

Child Growth and Development (Historical)

3.0

CD 112

Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education (Active)

3.0

CD 132

Introduction to Curriculum (Active)

3.0

2nd Semester

Semester Units: 6.0

CD 115

Health, Safety and Nutrition (Active)

3.0

CD 126

Child, Family and Community (Active)

3.0

3rd Semester

Semester Units: 9.0

CD 182

Diversity & Child Development (Active)

3.0

CD 212

Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education (Historical)

3.0

PREREQUISITE: CD 250 - Guidance of Young Children

3.0

Apply for Graduation!

Semester Units:

Now that you are enrolled in your last semester of classes, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Check to make sure you are on track towards earning your degree/certificate. During your appointment, the counselor can assist you with submitting your Graduation Application. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.

4th Semester

Semester Units: 4.0

CD 205

Child Development Practicum (Active)

4.0

Total Units: 28.0

Program Pathway

TEACHER CERTIFICATE Crafton - Certificate of Achievement