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May 12, 2024
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2015-16 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Early Childhood Education CDA
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Program Code: CREEC
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIALING PROGRAM
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program is designed to assist and support students planning to apply for the National CDA credential. Courses within the program allow the student to obtain the required 120 clock hours of formal child-care training and education, with no fewer than 10 clock hours in each of the eight content areas outlined by the National Credentialing Program.
Program Outcomes/Objectives:
When students complete this program, they will be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for young children.
- Illustrate the ability to promote early childhood development and competence in physical, cognitive, creative, and communication areas.
- Support and provide positive guidance strategies for young children’s emotional and social development.
- Establish positive and productive relationships with families.
- Integrate their understanding of the needs of young children and their families with the characteristics of a well-run, purposeful program.
- Identify and demonstrate the essential characteristics of members of the early childhood profession.
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Range Total Credit Hours/Range Total Contact Hours = 15-16
* Students planning to complete the CDA in one year will need to take ECE 105 in the summer semester. Plan to work closely with the program lead for course scheduling purposes.
** PSY 180 is a prerequisite. Students planning to complete the CDA in one year will need to take PSY 180 in the summer session.
Students may acquire clock hours for formal child care training and education toward completion of the CDA credential, the Michigan Department of Education Paraprofessional requirements and child care licensing requirements for Michigan. Additional Suggested Courses:
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