CDYC 109 - Strengthening the Care and Development of Young Children Module I

3 lecture hours, no lab hours, 3 credit hours
First of three courses required to apply for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or to apply towards the Birth to Kindergarten Program and/or an Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate. Includes a variety of developmentally appropriate practices and materials, learning experiences, and teaching strategies that promote the cognitive and communication skills of young children. Candidates learn to implement curriculum activities that promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) concepts. Corequisite(s): The student must teach young children, birth through five years of age, in an early learning center or school based program for a minimum of 16 hours a week. Course/Lab Fee $100