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2. Introduction: Directions to take in the field of Child DevelopmentIntroduction: Directions to take in the field of Child Development There are many opportunities for upward mobility within the field of child development and early childhood education. The following presentation outlines these for you. For further information, contact the Child Development Department at Los Angeles Mission College: There are many opportunities for upward mobility within the field of child development and early childhood education. The following presentation outlines these for you. For further information, contact the Child Development Department at Los Angeles Mission College: (818) 364-7673 (818) 364-7673

3. The Child Development Permit Matrix This matrix was developed to chart the requirements of the six permit levels you may apply for. It includes the education and experience requirements, as well as alternative and renewal requirements. The matrix also provides the kinds of authorization acquired through each of the permits.This matrix was developed to chart the requirements of the six permit levels you may apply for. It includes the education and experience requirements, as well as alternative and renewal requirements. The matrix also provides the kinds of authorization acquired through each of the permits.

4. Skill Awards, Certificates, Licenses, Permits, Degrees, CredentialsSkill Awards, Certificates, Licenses, Permits, Degrees, Credentials Skill awards – 12 unitsSkill awards – 12 units Certificates – approx. 35 unitsCertificates – approx. 35 units Licenses – 0 units – facility must meet State requirementsLicenses – 0 units – facility must meet State requirements Permits – 6 units and upPermits – 6 units and up Degrees – 60 units and upDegrees – 60 units and up Credentials – 30 units and upCredentials – 30 units and up

5. Career Options The field of Child Development offers many opportunities for advancement:The field of Child Development offers many opportunities for advancement: –teacher’s assistant –teacher –director/site supervisor –administrator/principal

6. Other Options Business Owner: family child care, child care centerBusiness Owner: family child care, child care center consultant/specialistconsultant/specialist parent education instructorparent education instructor family advocatefamily advocate college professorcollege professor

7. L.A. Mission College Certificates in CD preschoolpreschool bilingual/bicultural preschoolbilingual/bicultural preschool teacher’s assistantteacher’s assistant bilingual/bicultural teacher’s assistantbilingual/bicultural teacher’s assistant special needsspecial needs infant/toddlerinfant/toddler

8. Certificates (con’t) school-ageschool-age family child carefamily child care THESE SERVE AS A VERIFICATION THAT YOU COMPLETED A COURSE OF STUDY WITHIN ONE ASPECT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENTTHESE SERVE AS A VERIFICATION THAT YOU COMPLETED A COURSE OF STUDY WITHIN ONE ASPECT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT MOST EMPLOYERS IN THE CD FIELD REQUIRE CD UNITS, NOT A CERTIFICATEMOST EMPLOYERS IN THE CD FIELD REQUIRE CD UNITS, NOT A CERTIFICATE

9. Licenses for Family Child Care Homes & Child Care Centers can be obtained from the State of Calif., Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Divisioncan be obtained from the State of Calif., Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division governed by Title 22 regulationsgoverned by Title 22 regulations family child care homes can be licensed for up to 14 childrenfamily child care homes can be licensed for up to 14 children child care centers can be licensed according to the square footage of the buildingchild care centers can be licensed according to the square footage of the building

10. Child Development Permit required to obtain employment in a government funded child care center or preschoolrequired to obtain employment in a government funded child care center or preschool –assistant –associate teacher –teacher –master teacher –site supervisor –program director

11. College Degrees & Teaching Credentials Associate of Arts in CDAssociate of Arts in CD Associate of Arts in Liberal StudiesAssociate of Arts in Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts in CDBachelor of Arts in CD Master of Arts in CDMaster of Arts in CD Master of Arts in Human DevelopmentMaster of Arts in Human Development PhD in Early Childhood EducationPhD in Early Childhood Education Multi-subject and single subject credentialsMulti-subject and single subject credentials Adult education and vocational credentialsAdult education and vocational credentials