Child Development Associate Short-Term Technical Certificate

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The Child Development Associate (CDA) Short-Term Technical Certificate credential is geared toward improving the quality of care given in center-based and home settings while, as well as giving support and professional recognition to childcare providers. Requirements include 120 hours of training/professional development plus 480 hours of work with young children within the last five years.

The CDA candidate must apply directly to the Council for Professional Recognition to receive the CDA credential. There is a non-refundable application fee associated with the application to the Council. Each student must provide his/her own COA advisor to complete the program. Contact the Early Childhood Education department at 937.778.7997 for additional information about the CDA credential.
NOTE Federal Financial Aid is not available for Short-Term Technical Certificate programs, but scholarship assistance may be available.
NOTE Students pursuing a Short-Term Technical Certificate may need to satisfy course prerequisites which may include placement testing.

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of children’s characteristics and needs;
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the multiple influences on development and learning;
demonstrate use of knowledge of development to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments;
demonstrate knowledge about and understanding of family and community characteristics;
demonstrate ability to involve families and communities in their children’s development and learning;
demonstrate understanding of the goals, benefits and uses of assessment;
demonstrate knowledge about and use of observation, documentation, and other assessment tools;
demonstrate understanding and practicing of responsible assessment;
demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and use of positive relationships and supportive interactions; and
demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and use of effective approaches, strategies and tools for early education.

►The courses below are designed to meet CDA requirements.

Courses

ECE 115S Early Childhood Development	3	C
ECE 125S Observation, Guidance & Group Management OR	3	C
ECE 216S Infant and Toddler Caregiving & Supervision		C
ECE 260S Child Development Associate Credential	2	C
Credit Hours	8