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Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Center Based Training Option

(Code 130)

 

The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition awards the CDA Credential.  The following GRCC Courses prepare the candidate to meet the formal training requirement for the CDA.

 

Course #

Course Title

Credits

CD 118

Human Growth and Development

4

CD 119 OR

Methods in Preschool Education

4

CD 210

Infant/Toddler Development

(choose either, based on the kind of CDA sought)

 

CD 218

Preschool Management

3

*CD 180

Cooperative Education in Child Development

3

 

 

14

 

* CD 180 includes the development of competency statements and the resource file required for the CDA.  It helps the candidate prepare for the formal observation.  If a student later decides to pursue an AA degree in Child Development, it can be substituted for CD 280.

 

The candidate who completes these 14 credit hours is ready to apply to the Early Childhood Professional Recognition Council for direct assessment to earn the CDA Credential.

 

For more information and help, contact:

 THE COUNCIL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

2460 16TH STREET NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20009-3573

1-800-424-4310


Updated on 17-OCT-07
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