About the course

The following degree or certificate options are designed to support and encourage the professional development of students who aim for a career in: Infant, Toddler. Each certificate is aligned with the California Child Development Permit, which is issued through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The permit enables an educator to move along a career ladder which supports a hierarchy of professional goals and competencies relative to employment and leadership. This curriculum is designed for those students who plan careers in teaching in an infant/toddler education setting. The curriculum requires completion of 27 units of Child Development courses plus a minimum of 16 units of General Education courses, necessary for the California Child Development Permit.

　　Program Learning Outcomes:

　　Upon completion of this program, students will develop an understanding of young children, and of the multiple interacting influences on children?s development and learning in order to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging for all children, understand and value the importance and complex characteristics of children?s families and communities, use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families and involve families in their children?s learning and development, articulate and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of observation and assessment, develop competence in the use of observation, documentation and assessment techniques and tools to support teaching and learning in partnership with families and other professionals, plan and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant experiences that promote and/or support development and learning for all young children, and identify as a member of the early childhood profession, understand and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$14,688

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Glendale
Summer (June), 2024	Glendale
Fall (August), 2024	Glendale
Spring (February), 2025	Glendale
Summer (June), 2025	Glendale
Fall (August), 2025	Glendale
Spring (February), 2026	Glendale
Summer (June), 2026	Glendale

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Glendale Community College - California

Official transcripts/academic records (grades from High School/Secondary School and Diploma, or any college/university attended, minimum of C or 2.0 grade point average -- if transferring from U.S. accredited institution). Official TOEFL score (iBT min. 45-46), IELTS Academic (min. 4.5 to 5.0 'band score'), EIKEN Grade 2, GTEC min. 970, or Cambridge English Scale score of 154. Applicant’s Personal Essay -- education major and career goals (at least one page).

　　

English language requirements

　　4.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Glendale Community College - California. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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