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Apr 01, 2025
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EDEC 2435 - Child Development Associate (CDA)
This course focuses on the acquisition of practical skills needed to prepare individuals to be credentialed as entry-level early childhood education professionals. It is designed as a study option for individuals who have the CDA credential as an immediate goal. Candidates taking this course have the opportunity to complete required course work, and prepare a CDA Professional Portfolio prior to the national examination.
Prerequisites:
none
Co-requisites:
none
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of EDEC 2435 Child Development Associate (CDA), the student will:
- recognize the body of knowledge and theoretical precepts that professionals apply to help children learn and develop.
- investigate basic concepts of development and learning of children for planning learning experiences for children.
- ascertain appropriate expectations of children at various ages.
- establish a safe, healthy, learning environment.
- acquire the knowledge and skills to support social and emotional development.
- provide positive guidance.
- investigate ways of advancing physical and intellectual competence of children.
- establish positive and productive relationships with families.
- demonstrate a well-run and purposeful program responsive to participant needs.
Credits: 3
Instructional Method Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 hours/week
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