Child Development Associate

Child Development Certificate of Proficiency

This Certificate of Proficiency provides students with the
basic knowledge needed for entry-level employment in early care and education businesses.

Upon successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency Course, students will be prepared to earn the CDA national certification.

Certificate of Proficiency Requirements

Dept	Course Number	Course Title	Credit Hours
FALL SEMESTER
ECED	1043	Development and Curriculum in Early Childhood	3
ECED	1053	Environments in Early Childhood	3
ECED	1063	Foundations of Early Childhood Education	3
ECED	1071	Introduction to Practicum	1
ECED	1082	Practicum I	2

Total Hours for Certificate of Proficiency: 12