This program prepares students to meet all the requirements to apply for the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. It also prepares students for employment in child care centers or in family home daycare settings working with infants and toddlers, or preschoolers. Skills from the 13 functional areas required by the National Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition are emphasized.
Program Admission Requirements
Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 11
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ECD 132 | Child Development Practicum I | 1 |
| ECD 133 | Child Development Practicum II | 1 |
| ECD 142 | Building Blocks of Early Care - I | 3 |
| ECD 143 | Building Blocks of Early Care - II | 3 |
| ECD 144 | Building Blocks of Early Care - III | 3 |
| Total Credits | 11 |
