Child Development Associate - STC

Child Development Associate Short Certificate, which prepares a student to enter the field of childcare as an assistant teacher in a classroom, which meets the educational component requirements for students who want to obtain a Child Development Associate credential (CDA). Students must complete 420 clock hours of approved training in a child care facility within the last five years in addition to courses listed to sit for national credentialing exam with the Council for Professional Recognition.

Area I - IV: No Requirements

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses - 9 Credit Hours

CHD 100	Int Early Care & Edu of Child	3
CHD 201	Child Growth & Dev Principles	3
CHD 204	Methods & Matl for Teach Child	3
	420 Clock hours of approved child care facility training	N/A

Total Credit Hours: 9