Transitional Kindergarten
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
tudents who complete the program of study will develop the subject matter knowledge, skills, and professional competencies to teach effectively in the transitional kindergarten. According to California Education Code, any credentialed teacher assigned to teach TK, or a combination class of kindergarten and TK, will need to earn at least 24 units in child development/early childhood education.To earn the Transitional Kindergarten Certificate of Achievement, students must complete 24 units of specialized coursework, including: Human Development (3 units), Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education (3 units), Observation and Assessment (3 units), Strategies for Working with Challenging Behaviors (3 units), California Curriculum Foundations and Frameworks Courses (1 unit each/10 units total) and Reflective Practice (2 units).
Transitional Kindergarten Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Childcare Workers
High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 22,900
- High salary: 44,560
- Average salary: 32050
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 38,650
- High salary: 126,450
- Average salary: 72090
Nannies
High school diploma/GED, Some college
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 22,900
- High salary: 44,560
- Average salary: 32050
All Careers in Transitional Kindergarten (7)
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 82,540 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 80,330 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Child, Family, & School Social Workers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 58,570 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 44,930 |
| Childcare Workers | High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree | Rising | 32,050 |
| Nannies | High school diploma/GED, Some college | Rising | 32,050 |
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