Child Development, Certificate

Build the skills to support children’s growth and learning in early education settings.

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.

Next Steps

Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information

What do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education do?

• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

What skills do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education have?

• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Contact

• Public Services Careers Department Page
• 734-973-3628
• [email protected]

Questions about applying?

Schedule an Appointment with the Recruitment and Outreach team

How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.