Child Development - Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

The Site Supervisor Certificate is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be qualified as a preschool or childcare center site supervisor.

Students completing a Site Supervisor Certificate meet the academic requirements for the CD Site Supervisor Permit. Please note that the field experience requirement for the Site Supervisor Permit requires 350 days of 3+ hours per day within four years including at least 100 days of supervising adults. With this Certificate, and CD Permit, students qualify to be Child Development Center Directors in private Title 22 Programs as long as they also have two years of teaching experience in a licensed center.

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.

Division

Social Sciences, Human Development, Kinesiology & Health

Department

Child Development

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Public Service, Culture, Society

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop an integrated personal philosophy into classroom practices that reflects an understanding of typical child development, health, safety and nutrition, developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate practices and high quality standards.

  2. Use the observation, planning and implementation cycle to create, implement and evaluate environments, individualized curriculum and activities that support developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate, inclusive, play and learning for children.

  3. Develop strategies to respect the diversity of children and families and then empower families, and use resources that promote supportive relationships and partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their communities.

  4. Apply effective positive guidance and interaction strategies that support young children's learning, self-confidence and identity.

  5. Identify stages of adult development and learning, and implement strategies to mentor adults who are learning to work with children.

  6. Apply administration skills related to various types of early care and education programs.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

12-14 units
CD 105 or CD 105H
This introductory course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • OR

    This introductory course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 111 - Observation and Assessment in Child Development
    This course focuses on the appropriate use of a variety of assessment and observation strategies to document child development and behavior. Child observations are conducted and analyzed.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    2. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CD 105
    3. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CD 105H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • English Language Communication (1 course)
    This course focuses on training in the application of the concepts, principles, and skills of effective public speaking. Concepts such as structure, adapting messages to culturally diverse audiences, research principles, and critical evaluation of evidence and arguments are explored. Delivery, listening, and feedback skills are also discussed and practiced in a variety of presentations.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU

    • This course focuses on training in the application of the concepts, principles, and skills of effective public speaking. Concepts such as structure, adapting messages to culturally diverse audiences, research principles, and critical evaluation of evidence and arguments are explored. Delivery, listening, and feedback skills are also discussed and practiced in a variety of presentations. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This is a writing course emphasizing expository and argumentative essays, which helps students develop writing skills necessary for other degree applicable courses. It includes reading and analysis of various forms of writing, instruction in library research and preparation of documented research papers.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H as determined by the SBVC assessment process.
    2. Corequisite: Students who require supplemental support to succeed in ENGL 101 may be required to take ENGL 086 or ENGL 087 depending on assessment.
  • Transfers to CSU

    • This is a writing course which emphasizes expository and argumentative essays, which helps students develop writing skills necessary for other degree applicable courses. It includes reading and analysis of various forms of writing, instruction in library research and preparation of documented research papers. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H as determined by the SBVC assessment process.
  • Transfers to CSU
    • Natural Science or Mathematics (1 course)
    This course introduces concepts and methods used to study the human species in a scientific, evolutionary framework. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, genetics, the fossil record of human ancestors, comparative primatology, human variation, and interactions between biology and culture.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to UC/CSU

    • This course introduces concepts and methods used to study the human species in a scientific, evolutionary framework. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, genetics, the fossil record of human ancestors, comparative primatology, human variation, and interactions between biology and culture. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to UC/CSU
    • This is an introductory course for non-majors emphasizing the scientific method in investigating the origins, physiology, ecological roles, and comparative characteristics of living organisms.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    Within a human-environment framework, students will review basic physical elements of geography, with emphasis on weather, climate, water, soil, landforms, native animal life and natural vegetation, and their interrelationships and patterns of distribution on a worldwide basis. GEOG 111/GEOG 111H is strongly recommended for students who desire to transfer to CSU/UC.  It is recommended that students complete GEOG 111/GEOG 111H within three years of completing GEOG 110.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 015
    2. Departmental Advisory: MATH 952
      3. or
    3. Departmental Advisory: MATH 962
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course is an introduction to probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, with applications to the natural sciences, life science, health science, education, business, economics, and the behavioral sciences.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: MATH 095
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: MATH 096
    This class focuses on statistics as applied to the social sciences and includes such topics as measurement, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, the normal distribution curve, correlation, sampling, statistical inference, hypothesis testing and an introduction to analysis of variance.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: PSYCH 100
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: PSYCH 100H
    3. Prerequisite: MATH 095
      4. or
    4. Prerequisite: MATH 096
    This course will introduce the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and the role of the scientific method in neuroscience. Topics will include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, nervous system structure and functions, hormonal and neurochemical mechanisms, brain-behavior relationships underlying movement, sensation, perception, learning, memory, consciousness, emotion, regulatory processes, and psychological disorders. Historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes will be addressed in this course. Ethical standards for human and animal research will be discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100H
    3. Departmental Advisory: READ 015 or eligibility for READ 100 as determined by the SBVC assessment process.
  • Transfers to CSU

    • 2nd Semester

    15-17 units
    CD 113 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
    This course is an examination of underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs and environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development of all young children.  This course includes a review of historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity.  

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 114 - Introduction to Curriculum
    This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age six.  Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and engagement for all young children. This course provides strategies for developmentally-appropriate practice based on observation and assessment across the curriculum.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CD 105
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: CD 105H
    3. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 133 - Creative Science and Math Activities for Children
    This course focuses on planning and implementing creative and developmentally appropriate science and math activities for young children. Content includes: life science, physical science, and earth science; creation of scientific environment in the classroom; scientific concepts and the science process skills (observing, comparing, measuring, classifying and predicting); the basic math concepts (classifying, ordering, seriation, patterning, number sense, simple reasoning and counting); and how to create a math environment.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    CD 185 - Infant/Toddler Growth and Development
    This course explores the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development of children from birth to age three. It fulfills the California licensing requirements for infant center personnel and includes infant/toddler interactions and curriculum.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    Arts and Humanities (1 course)
    In this course students develop communication skills in American Sign Language including the alphabet, basic vocabulary and grammar of ASL. Both receptive and expressive abilities are emphasized. Students review the characteristics of the deaf community and culture.

    Course Details:

  • Transfers to UC
    • The course is an introduction to two- and three-dimensional art from a multicultural perspective. Art in a historical and worldwide context, the function of art in society, art processes, and visual vocabulary are examined. Students will develop an increased appreciation of the differences and similarities among the styles, content, and expression of world art. 

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course introduces students to music in western civilization and methods of music listening.  Included in this course are guidelines for thoughtful music selection, basic musical forms, cross-cultural studies in music, music periods and styles, a discussion of patrons and audiences, careful consideration of the role of women in creating music, history of art music, popular music, world music, and jazz.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • In this course students will develop the ability to converse, read, and write in Spanish. The course includes the study of essentials of pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms and grammatical structures along with an introduction to the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school study.

    Course Details:

    In this course students will develop the ability to converse, read, and write in Spanish at a basic level. The course includes the study of essentials of pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms and grammatical structures along with an introduction to the cultures of Spanish speaking countries. This course corresponds to the first two years of high school study. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but it is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • In this course students continue to develop conversational, reading and writing skills in Spanish with emphasis on past tense verbs, grammar, vocabulary expansion and the culture of Spanish speaking countries.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: SPAN 101
    2. Prerequisite: SPAN 101H
  • Transfers to CSU

    • In this course students continue to develop conversational, reading and writing skills in Spanish with emphasis on past tense verbs, grammar, vocabulary expansion and the culture of Spanish speaking countries. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: SPAN 101
    2. Prerequisite: SPAN 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and on the contributions of significant individual artists. This course introduces students to elements of the production process including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students will also survey different periods, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance of theatre productions.

    Course Details:

  • Transfers to CSU

    • 3rd Semester

    15 units
    CD 115 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
    This course is an introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. There is a focus on integrating concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 126 - Child, Family, and the Community
    This course examines the developing child in a societal context which focuses on the interrelationships of family, school, and community and emphasizes historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 130 - Creative Music and Movement for Children
    This course explores the importance of music and movement in the development of children ages two through eight. Because children’s physical and motor maturation influences all other aspects of development this course focuses on planning for motor skill progression though creative and teacher-guided movement. There is equal emphasis on developmentally appropriate musical activities and on rhythmic experiences with musical instruments and creative props.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    CD 271 - Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education
    This course is an introduction to the administration of early childhood programs. It covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development and implementation of policies and procedures. This course also examines the administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate and early care and education program.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CD 105
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: CD 105H
      3. and
    3. Prerequisite: CD 126
    4. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    Social and Behavioral Sciences - Choose One Course
    This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of human diversity and culture. Cultural anthropologists study human organization, expression, subsistence, communication, belief, and identity, in relation to social inequalities and culture change.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to UC/CSU

    • This course is an introduction to the anthropological study of human diversity and culture. Cultural anthropologists study human organization, expression, subsistence, communication, belief, and identity, in relation to social inequalities and culture change. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to UC/CSU
    • This course surveys the nature and scope of psychology as a science. The content focuses on the exploration of psychological theories, concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include psychology research design, biological bases of behavior, perception, consciousness, cognition, learning, development, memory, personality, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, emotion, motivation, social psychology, and applied psychology.  

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course surveys the nature and scope of psychology as a science. The content focuses on the exploration of psychological theories, concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include psychology research design, biological bases of behavior, perception, consciousness, cognition, learning, development, memory, personality, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, emotion, motivation, social psychology, and applied psychology.This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
  • Transfers to CSU

    • This course is an introduction to United States history focusing on the experiences of racial and ethnic groups that spans from the early colonial period to present times. This course presents a comparative approach to understanding various racial and ethnic groups and their experiences through major social, political, economic, and cultural events in United States history.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H

    This course is an introduction to United States history focusing on the experiences of racial and ethnic groups that spans from the early colonial period to present times. This course presents a comparative approach to understanding various racial and ethnic groups and their experiences through major social, political, economic, and cultural events in United States history. (This course is also offered as HIST 137)

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
    This course is a basic introduction to American politics that is designed to meet requirements in United States and California constitution and government with primary emphasis on the American national government. Topics covered include the political philosophy of democracy and constitutionalism; the specific provisions of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; the operations of national political institutions including Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court; the role of political parties; and an overview of California government and politics.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course surveys the nature and scope of psychology as a science. The content focuses on the exploration of psychological theories, concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include psychology research design, biological bases of behavior, perception, consciousness, cognition, learning, development, memory, personality, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, emotion, motivation, social psychology, and applied psychology.This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course is an introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Included in this examination are the social influences on human behavior, social structure, culture, socialization and the self, group dynamics, social stratification, and global patterns, with an emphasis on social institutions.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU

    • This course is an introductory study of the basic concepts, theoretical approaches, and methods of sociology. Included in this examination are the social influences on human behavior, social structure, culture, socialization and the self, group dynamics, social stratification, and global patterns, with an emphasis on social institutions. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program, but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • This course is an examination of the family as a social institution. Topics include historical and contemporary trends, social stratification, intimacy and relationships, and social forces that influence the family.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU

    • 4th Semester

    15-16 units
    CD 130 - Creative Music and Movement for Children
    This course explores the importance of music and movement in the development of children ages two through eight. Because children’s physical and motor maturation influences all other aspects of development this course focuses on planning for motor skill progression though creative and teacher-guided movement. There is equal emphasis on developmentally appropriate musical activities and on rhythmic experiences with musical instruments and creative props.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    CD 270 - Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education
    This course presents methods and principles for supervising student teachers, volunteers, staff, and other adults in early care and education settings. The roles and development of early childhood professionals as mentors and leaders is emphasized.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CD 105
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: CD 105H
    3. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    CD 272 - Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
    This course provides effective strategies for personnel management and leadership in early care and education settings. It includes legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CD 105
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: CD 105H
    3. Prerequisite: CD 126
    4. Departmental Advisory: CD 271
      5. and
    5. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    CD 205 - Child Development Practicum / Field Experience
    In this supervised field work course, students practice and demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and mentor teachers. Students utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment, and knowledge of curriculum content areas are emphasized. Student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development for all young children.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CD 105
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: CD 105H
    3. Prerequisite: CD 113
    4. Prerequisite: CD 114
    5. Prerequisite: CD 126
    6. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • General Education Elective (1 Course)