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Early Childhood Education CredentialChild Development Associate Credential (CDA)

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(2009-2010 Catalog) Course Selection Guide for this program

Early Childhood Education Credential: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) (code: EJ73)      

Certificate

This option is for Head Start, Day Care, Nursery, or Family Day Care providers who wish to obtain a CDA through the National Credentialing Program. To prepare for a CDA, an individual must successfully complete:

NOTE: Fingerprinting and a background criminal check are required for any job working with children.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.

Regular CDA Credential

  ECE* E101
Introduction to Early Childhood Education    
3
  Early Childhood Education
Elective    
3
  ECE* E180
CDA Credential Preparation    
3

Cooperative Preparation Certificate

  ECE* E101
Introduction to Early Childhood Education    
3
  ECE* E210
Observation, Participation and Seminar    
3
  Early Childhood Education
Elective    
3
  ECE* E180
CDA Credential Preparation    
3

Total Credits 

21

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