This innovative integrated education and on-the-job training pathway program is designed to appeal to youth interested in professions working with children and families serving as an onramp to a variety of careers—as teachers of young children, teacher aides, home visitors, family advocates, child and adolescent early interventionist, recreation worker, and more.
Successful Program Completion:
- 12 semester units of IGETC transferable college credits while in high school
- School Readiness Certificate of Proficiency that stacks to an AA degree and/or transfer to UC, CSU or a private college or university
- Child Development Associate Teacher Permit with a School-Age emphasis issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Registered Apprentice, eligible to be hired as a teacher’s aide after high school graduation and receive integrated supports to complete degree and transfer goals
Course Progression Schedule
Year 1 | CHDEV 51 Child Growth and Development (3) |
SOC 13 Sociology of the Family (3) | |
Summer Job Placement | EDUC 464 Occupational Work Experience in Education (1-4), and 6-8 weeks of on-the-job training / up to 320 OJT hours |
Year 2 | English 47 – Children’s Literature (3) |
EDUC 1 Introduction to Education (3) | |
Summer Job Placement | EDUC 464 Occupational Work Experience in Education (1-4), and 6-8 weeks of on-the-job training / up to 320 OJT hours |
Berkeley City College Fall Admissions | 16 week semester ~ Enroll full time (12-15 units) |
Additional Program Benefits:
- Earn as you learn career exploration
- Early College Credit
- On-the-job training
- Paid tuition, textbooks
- Academic guidance and tutoring
- Cohort Pathway and Learning Community Experiences
- Fees paid for industry recognized certifications
- Rewards for skills gains (i.e. wage increases)
For more information, complete the interest form or contact: Joya Chavarin, Ed.D.
Faculty and Education Coordinator, jchavarin@peralta.edu