Transitional Kindergarten Certificate
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECED-101 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECED-103 | Child, Family and Comm/Social | 3 |
| ECED-106 | Intro to Curriculum for the Young Child | 3 |
| ECED-108 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| ECED-126 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| ECED-135 | Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child | 3 |
| ECED-137 | Observation and Assessment | 3 |
| ECED-141 | Introduction to Transitional Kindergarten Programs | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Electives: After completion of 24 units, the courses below could be taken for the needs and self-improvement of each candidate.
ECED-109 Infant/Toddler Development
ECED-121 Admininistration of Early Childhood Education Programs I
ECED-123 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs II
ECED-139 Adult Supervision and Mentoring
ECED-160 Infant/Toddler: Curriculum and Practicum
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* At least 12 units should be taken at Vanguard in order to receive a TK certificate from Vanguard University.
**The above eight courses contain the core-courses that the State of California Commission on Teacher Credential requires for a Child Development Permit. Although taking the listed courses is recommended, an individual candidate could design her/his own program of study based on her/his needs utilizing the courses below.