2022-2023 Child Development (CTCDA)

Description

This program prepares students to meet all the requirements to apply for the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. It also prepares students for employment in child care centers or in family home daycare settings working with infants and toddlers, or preschoolers. Skills from the 13 functional areas required by the National Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition are emphasized.

Admissions Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Contact Information

Division
Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
Department
Public Services Careers Dept
Advisors
Julie N. (Niki) Lee
Beth A. Marshall

Course Requirements

Major/Area Requirements

Class Title Minimum Credits
ECD 122   Essentials of Early Care and Education - I 4
ECD 123   Essentials of Early Care and Education - II 4
ECD 132   Child Development Practicum I 1
ECD 133   Child Development Practicum II 1
  Optional (not required): ECD 124*

Footnotes

*This additional course is not required for the WCC Certificate, but may be taken to prepare for the final assessment test administered by the National Council and to complete the final observation assessment for the Child Development Associate credential.