CDA Preparation
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Early Childhood Care and Education CDA Preparation TCC (Child Development Associate Preparation) program is a four course sequence of courses designed to prepare students for the Child Development Associate national credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition (out of Washington DC). The four courses in this TCC provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for the national credential and provide information on the development of the portfolio required of the Council. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start and Georgia Pre-K programs.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
ECCE 1101 Introduction to ECCE Introduces concepts relating the responsibilities and procedures involved in a variety of early childhood care situations. Topics include historical perspectives; professionalism; guidance; developmentally appropriate practices; learning environment (including all children); cultural diversity; and licensing, accreditation, and credentialing.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Beginnings and Beyond, ISBN 0-4495808172, $20.17
2501 | 3 |
ECCE 1103 Child Growth and Development Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the young child (prenatal through 12 years of age). The course provides for competency development in observing, recording, and interpreting growth and development stages in the young child; advancing physical and intellectual competence; supporting social and emotional development; and examining relationships between child development and positive guidance. Topics include developmental characteristics, prenatal through age 12, developmental guidance applications, observing and recording techniques, ages and stages of development, and introduction to children with special needs.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Beginnings and Beyond, ISBN 0-4495808172, $20.17
2502 | 3 |
ECCE 1105 Health, Safety and Nutrition Introduces the theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. Topics include CPR and first aid, health issues, safety issues, child abuse and neglect, and nutritional needs of children.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Health Safety Nutrition for the Young Child, ISBN 1-111-29837-1, $29.97
2503 | 3 |
ECCE 1125 Professionalism-CDA Cert Prep Provides training in professionalism through Child Development Associate Credentialing Certificate preparation in the following areas: applying for the Child Development Associate Credential through Direct Assessment, professional resource file development, and strategies to establish positive and productive relationships with families.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor./li>
2507 | 2 |
| *11 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
