Child Development Associate - Certificate of Achievement (0204)
Division: Social Sciences Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (12 Credits) | ||
| EDU 101 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 203 | Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDU 205 | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDU 234 | Education Fieldwork I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ACC 102 Prin Accounting II Managerial, HST 131 Latin American History I, MTH 221 Calc with Analytic Geom III). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Child Development Associate
Curriculum Code: 0204
Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Certificate of Achievement (COA)
Why enroll in Childhood Development Associate Certificate of Achievement program?
Child Development Associate program offers three courses preparing students for the National Childhood Development Certification (CDA) examination. Courses provide theoretical and practical foundation for obtaining CDA Certification, which is necessary for working as paraprofessionals in Early Childhood classrooms or Family Child Care settings.
If I complete the Childhood Development Associate program, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?
This program is career-oriented and not designed for transfer.
Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in the program?
Students must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
How Long will take for me to complete this program?
Depending upon prior education and work experience, program may be completed within one year. Students must complete 480 hours working with children from infancy through five years of age in group settings. If any of these hours have been accumulated within five years of enrolling in the program students may utilize those hours toward the required 480 hours.
Where should I direct specific questions about this program?
Call the Division at (973) 877-3250 or (973) 877-3431
Upon Completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of principles of instruction in Early Childhood settings;
- Prepare and complete professional resources files;
- Demonstrate understanding of professional standards and practice skills in professional settings;
- File application and successfully sit for National Childhood Development Certification (CDA) exam; and
- Secure employment in Child Care industry.