Degree Details

2012-2013

Master Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)

This certificate prepares students to provide instruction to children and supervised Assistant/Associate Teachers and Teachers. It further prepares the Master Teacher to coordinate curriculum and staff development. Child Development courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Units Courses
Courses Required for the Major:
3 CHIL 101 Human Growth and Development
3 CHIL 111 Curriculum: Music/Motor Skills
3 CHIL 121 Curriculum: Art
3 CHIL 131 Curriculum: Language/Science
3 CHIL 141 The Child, Family and Community
3 CHIL 151 Program Planning
3 CHIL 180 Nutrition, Health and Safety for Children
AND
Select one of the following three options that is NOT part of your Specialization
(see Specializations listed below) to complete the minimum 24 unit core
requirement:
3-4CHIL 160 Observing and Understanding Children AND
CHIL 161 Observations and Issues in Child Development
OR
CHIL 165 Children With Special Needs OR
CHIL 175 Infant-Toddler Growth and Development
AND
3 CHIL 215 Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Childhood Settings
AND
2-4CHIL 270 Work Experience OR
CHIL 275 Supervised Field Study (with concurrent enrollment in CHIL 151 Program Planning)
AND
Select one of the following Specializations for a total of 6 - 7 units:

Guiding Young Children:
2 CHIL 160 Observing and Understanding Children
2 CHIL 161 Observations and Issues in Child Development
3CHIL 162 Observing and Child Behavior
Family Life:
2 CHIL 160 Observing and Understanding Children
2 CHIL 161 Observations and Issues in Child Development
3 CHIL 188 Child Abuse
Special Needs:
3 CHIL 165 Children With Special Needs
3 CHIL 166 Special Needs Curriculum
Infant/Toddler:
3 CHIL 175 Infant-Toddler Growth and Development
3 CHIL 176 Principles of Infant/Toddler Caregiving
School Age:
3 CHIL 152 School Age Program Planning
3AND
Select one course from:
CHIL 185 Computer Usage with Young Children (City) OR
MATH 210A Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics I OR
MUSI 110 Music for Elementary School Teachers OR
PHYE 240 Physical Education in the Elementary Schools
35-39 = Total Units

Academic Requirements (Certificate of Achievement).

Transfer Information

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See the Mesa College catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.

Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foriegn language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.

Please Note: This information is for informal use only! This is a converted electronic copy of the official printed 2011/2012 college catalog. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is up to date and accurate, but the college catalog is the authoritative source.