The advanced ECE classroom
9 - 12 months
7321525
This Program is Perfect For
- Experienced educators or those advancing from foundational credentials
- Professionals seeking to meet California’s Child Development Teacher Permit requirements
- Professionals seeking to meet California’s Child Development Teacher Permit requirements
Advance your ECE classroom
The Early Childhood Education Advanced Certificate provides advanced preparation for early childhood professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of child development, inclusive and culturally responsive practice, curriculum implementation, and leadership in early learning settings.
Designed for individuals with prior foundational training in early childhood education, the program supports professional growth and career advancement. Coursework is organized by area of study and includes a supervised professional experience that integrates applied learning with professional practice. The certificate aligns with competencies required for California Child Development Permits issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
The foundation for a successful ECE career
- Understand child growth and development.
- Build strategies for effective classroom teaching.
- Identify developmentally-based curriculum.
- Know current research and trends in this field.
- Be confident to teach in a daycare center.
Certificate learning outcomes
- Assess teaching styles to inform future experiences with children.
- Master techniques in observation and assessment of the social, intellectual, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children from birth through adolescence.
- Develop positive guidance strategies to use when working with diverse groups of children including those with special needs.
- Apply differences in major learning theories and curriculum models as it pertains to early childhood education center philosophies.
Meet state licensing requirements
The Early Childhood Education Advanced Teacher certificate program is for people advancing their careers after completing the ECE Associate Teacher Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- California Department of Education Title 5
This certificate satisfies California Department of Education Title 5 child development coursework requirements for the Child Development Teacher permit. - Transitional Kindergarten ECE units
The program is also designed for teachers requiring ECE/CD coursework for Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.
Courses
Program Requirements
Total: 5–6 required courses (minimum 17 quarter units)
- End with certificate of completion review.
1. Required Course(s):
ECED.X309
$510
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
May. 6 - Jun. 14, Wed, Sun, 11:58pm - 12:02am
- Online Traditional Complete online with instructor-set deadlines.
ECED.X309.(818)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 05-06-2026 | 11:58pm | 11:59pm | Online Traditional | ONLINE |
| Sun, 06-14-2026 | 12:01am | 12:02am | Online Traditional | ONLINE |
Online Traditional courses have a structured learning environment and fixed deadlines. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on May 6, but you may still enroll until May 13. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on June 14, 2026.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Early Childhood Experiences in Language Arts, 10th or 11th ed., Jeanne M. Machado, Cengage Learning, 2012. ISBN: ISBN-10: 1111832617, ISBN-13: 978-1111832612.
Spring
ECED.X306
$510
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Apr. 16 - Jun. 1, Thu, Mon, 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Online Traditional Complete online with instructor-set deadlines.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 04-16-2026 | 12:01am | 12:02am | Online Traditional | ONLINE |
| Mon, 06-01-2026 | 11:58pm | 11:59pm | Online Traditional | ONLINE |
Online Traditional courses have a structured learning environment and fixed deadlines. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on April 16, but you may still enroll until April 21. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on June 1, 2026.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Diversity in the Classroom: New Approaches to the Education of Young Children, 2nd ed., Frances E. Kendall, WTeachers College Press, 1996. ISBN: ISBN-10: 0807734985, ISBN-13: 978-0807734988
Spring
1. Required Course(s): Child Development/Learning
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Spring
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Fall
2. Required Course(s): Development and Guidance
ECED.X305
$435
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jun. 15 - Aug. 17, Mon, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 06-15-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-22-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-29-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 08-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 08-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Mon, 08-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Foundations in Early Childhood Education: Teaching Children in a Diverse Society, 6th Edition, Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-07-802448-1
Summer
3. Required Course(s): Curriculum and Instruction
ECED.X318
$435
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Apr. 1 - Jun. 3, Wed, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 04-01-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-08-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-15-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-22-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-29-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Winter
4. Required Course(s): Infant and Toddler Care
ECED.X314
$435
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jun. 18 - Aug. 20, Thu, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
ECED.X314.(15)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 06-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 06-25-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-02-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-09-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-16-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-23-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-30-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 08-06-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 08-13-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 08-20-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Summer
5. Required Course(s): Supervised Prof. Experience
ECED.X307
$690
(Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
6. Completion Review:
O-CE0421
$95
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Schedule
Please enroll in the Early Childhood Education Advanced Teacher Certificate Completion Fee only once all of the certificate requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Recommended course sequence
Flexible course sequence
Courses in the Advanced Teacher program may be taken in any order provided the prerequisites are met. While you may stack or take concurrently your required ECE courses in both the ECE Associate Teacher and ECE Advanced Teacher certificate programs, you must complete the ECE Associate Teacher certificate program before applying for the Advanced Teacher certificate.
Please see our section on Requisite knowledge for more information.
Substitutions
To receive your certificate
Professional development
Child Development Advanced Teacher Permit
A Child Development Teacher Permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Associate Teacher, a CDP Assistant, and an aide. Please visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for more information.
Licensure and Certification Policy
Professional licensure or certification is mandatory to practice in this field of instruction. Please see our Licensure and Certification Policy to learn more.
Requisite knowledge
To complete the ECE 7: Practicum in Early Childhood Education for this advanced program, you need to have taken the following courses:
- ECE 1: Development in Early Childhood
- ECE 3: Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Programs
- ECE 4: The Young Child in the Family and Community
Please see our section on Recommended course sequence for more information.
Grade requirements
Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements.
See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.
Establish Candidacy
Instructors
Program Chair
Ninet Moradi
Instructor | Program Chair | ECE Professional Advisor
NINET MORADI, BA, MA, is a published author who has about three decades of experience in early childhood education and special education. She has run her own childcare program and worked as an administrator of childcare centers with different philosophies, programs, and settings. She has helped several state-funded, for-profit, and nonprofit programs obtain licensing and launch high-quality programs.
Moradi has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in special education with a specialization in psychology. She holds a Child Development Director permit and certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis, Independent Facilitator for Self Determination Program for individuals with Special needs, Computerized Bookkeeping, Infant and Children’s Nutrition, Child Trauma, Crucial Conversations, CACFP, and Educational Therapy. She has volunteered as a court-appointed child advocate for many years and began teaching at UCSC Extension in 2014. She has served as chair of the Early Childhood Education: Supervision and Administration, Certificate Program Advisory Board since 2021 and as program chair for both ECE, Advanced Teacher and ECE Associate Teacher since 2025. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society, Association of Educational Therapists, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and California Association for the Education of Young Children.
Program Advisor
Robyn F Stone
Leader in STEM Education
ROBYN STONE, M.A., an educational leader in Santa Clara County, has been teaching at the pre-kindergarten, elementary, and middle school levels in both science specialty and general education classes for 13 years. She holds several California credentials, including an Administrative Services Credential, a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. A member of the National Science Teachers Association, the California Science Teachers Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the California Association for the Education of Young Children, she presents workshops for educators and administrators at regional and national education conferences. She serves as an advisor for the ECE program.
Certificate Program Advisory Committee
NINET MORADI, BA, MA
Author, Advisor Industry Leader
Program Co-Chair & Instructor, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension ECE Certificate Programs
ROBYN STONE, M.A.
Educational Leader in Santa Clara County
Program Co-Chair & Instructor, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension ECE Certificate Programs
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