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ECED 1800 - Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Preparation

Credits: 3

This course is designed for childcare providers who wish to obtain a Child Development (CDA) Credential. Students will study the national standards from evaluation and credentialing by the Council of Early Childhood Professional Recognition and become familiar with the Direct Assessment System. Students will examine and review the CDA Competencies and Functional Areas and their integration with early childhood theory and practice. A majority of this coursework will assist students in the development of their professional resource file and the completion of other necessary documentation and the final assessment process. Students will prepare to apply for the CDA Credential with one of the following endorsements: center-based preschool, center-based infant/toddler, family day care, or home visitor. This course emphasizes best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Prerequisite: ECED 1001 , ECED 1002 
Prerequisite/Corequisite: none
Corequisite: none
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