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2019 - 2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Child Development Associate (C.D.A) Preparation,C.T.C.


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CAREER AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
DIVISION: ARTS AND HUMANITIES

The Certificate program in Child Development meets the training needs required for certification to work in child care centers.  The standards for this training are nationally developed and recognized.  The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized credenetial in early childhood education and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in childcare.  Successful completion of the program prepares students for the assessement exam required for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.  It also prepares students for employment in child care centers or in family home child care settings working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.  Skills from the 13 functional areas required by the National Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition are recognized. 

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