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CERAMICS The following General Education courses are required for the
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE Teacher — Preschool, Infant/Toddler or School Age Care, and
Master Teacher and Site Supervisor certifi cates.
This degree or certifi cate is designed for students wish-
ing to prepare for employment in the commercial ceramic *Select 16 units from the Glendale College Associate Degree
industry. Emphasis is on job-related skills such as produc- General Education area 9A-D (see AA/AS requirements) with
tion forming techniques, surface design techniques, glaze at least one course from each of the following areas:
formulation and application, chemical safety, and kiln • 9a. Natural Science OR 9d.(2). Mathematics course
technology. The certifi cate is also designed for those setting • 9.b. Social Science
up their own production studios to work as independent • 9c. Humanities
artists. Students will demonstrate skill in a broad range of • 9d.(1). English Composition
ceramic techniques, defi ne and use core concepts used in
the ceramic area, produce original work that demonstrates For students completing an AS degree in Child Development,
Glendale Community College requires that you satisfy addi-
a high level of craft, and describe, analyze and provide
criticism of ceramic work. Students must complete all required tional courses in American Institutions/State & Local Govern-
ment, U.S. History, Mathematics, Health, Physical Education,
courses for a total of 27 units. Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, student will be able to First Aid, Cultural Diversity, as well as the major. Please see
Graduation Requirements areas 1-8 in the catalog.
defi ne and use core concepts used in the ceramic area;
describe, analyze and provide criticism of ceramic work; TEACHER
produce original work that demonstrates a high level of This curriculum is designed for those students who plan careers
craft; and demonstrate skill in a broad range of ceramic in teaching in a preschool setting. The curriculum requires
techniques. completion of 24 units of Child Development courses plus 16
REQUIRED COURSES: ART 130, 186, 187, 188, 190, 191, 192, units of General Education courses. This certifi cate is aligned
193, 195. with the California Child Development Permit, which is issued
RECOMMENDED COURSES: ART 111 through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 138, 140, 141, 142, 150, 156,
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE 181.
INFANT/TODDLER
The following degree or certifi cate options are designed to sup-
port and encourage the professional development of students This curriculum is designed for those students who plan
who aim for a career in: Infant, Toddler, and/or Preschool careers in teaching in an infant/toddler education setting. The
Education; School Age Child Care; and/ or Early Childhood curriculum requires completion of 27 units of Child Develop-
Administration and Supervision. Each certifi cate is aligned ment courses plus a minimum of 16 units of General Education
with the California Child Development Permit, which is issued courses, necessary for the California Child Development Permit.
through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 138, 140, 141, 142, 147
The permit enables an educator to move along a career ladder 150, 156, 180.
which supports a hierarchy of professional goals and competen-
cies relative to employment and leadership. Program Learning SCHOOL-AGE CARE
Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will This curriculum is designed for those students who plan careers
develop an understanding of young children, and of the multiple in teaching in a school-age child care setting. The curriculum
interacting infl uences on children’s development and learning requires completion of 27 units of Child Development courses
in order to create environments that are healthy, respectful, sup- plus 16 units of General Education, necessary for the California
portive and challenging for all children; understand and value Child Development Permit.
the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families
and communities; use this understanding to create respectful, REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 137, 138, 140, 141, 142,
reciprocal relationships that support and empower families 150, 156, 182.
and involve families in their children’s learning and develop- MASTER TEACHER
ment; articulate and understand the goals, benefi ts, and uses of This curriculum is designed for those students who plan teach-
observation and assessment, develop competence in the use of ing careers in an early childhood setting. The program requires
observation, documentation and assessment techniques and tools completion of the 27 units of Child Development curriculum
to support teaching and learning in partnership with families plus 16 units of General Education courses, necessary for the
and other professionals; plan and implement developmentally California Child Development Permit.
appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant experiences
that promote and/or support development and learning for all REQUIRED COURSES: CHLDV 133, 135, 138, 140, 141, 142, 150,
young children; and identify as a member of the early childhood 156, 176, 180 or 181 or 182.
profession, understand and use ethical guidelines and other
professional standards related to early childhood practice.

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