Child Development Associate - Certificate of Achievement (0204)

Division: Social Sciences Division

Major Requirements (11 Credits)
ECE 101Early Care and Education I4
ECE 102Early Care and Education II4
ECE 103Early Care & Edu. Field Exper.3
Total Credits11

Notes:

  1. 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.
  2. This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ACC 102 Prin Accounting II ManagerialHST 131 Latin American History IMTH 221 Calc with Analytic Geom III).  Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.  

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.