Child Development Associate
Child Development Associate Credential (CDA Training)
This accelerated
training is designed for preschool teachers and other childcare workers
who want to learn the basic principles of early childhood education
and obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) through the
Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. The four courses
in this program are designed to give students the training and formal
advisor observation needed for a CDA Credential. These courses can be
applied to the Certificate in Early Childhood Education and the Associate
Degree Program in Early Childhood Education.
NOTE: To
participate in this program the student needs to be working or be a
volunteer in a licensed Child Care Center. Two courses are required each
semester.
REQUIREMENTS
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
| ECE* 101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| ECE* 182 |
Child Development |
3 |
| or |
| ECE* 141 |
Infant/Toddler Growth & Development |
|
| (Required for Infant
Toddler CDA Endorsement) |
| Number |
Title |
Credits |
| +ECE* 180 |
CDA Credential Preparation |
3 |
| ECE* XXX |
Elective (103, 109, 231, 225, 275) |
3 |
| Minimum
Total: |
12 |
+ Prerequisite required
|
