ECED 105CDA Process

Catalog

PREREQUISITES: Verification of 120 hours of required competency based coursework (or ECED 100, 101, and 103), and Program Chair Approval. Students must also meet the requirement for the credential they wish to pursue: -Infant Toddler CDA- 480 hours of professional work experience in a state approved center-based early learning setting with children ages 0-36 months, within the last three years. -Preschool CDA- 480 hours of professional work experience in a state approved center-based early learning setting with chidlren ages 3-5 years, within the last three years. -Birth to Five CDA- 480 hours of professional work experience in a state approved center-based early learning setting with children from birth to 5 years old. This experience should include a minimum of 160 hours in each sub-age group within a center-based setting, including experience in all three sub-age groups – infants (birth–17 months), toddlers (18–36 months), and preschoolers (3–5-years-old), within the last three years. Family Child Care CDA- 480 hours of professional work experience in a family child care setting with children ages birth to 5 years, within the last three years. Home Visitor CDA- 480 hours in a Home Visitor program serving families with children ages birth to 5 years, within the last three years. Due to the practicum requirement and the nationally required PDS verification visit, this course must be taken at the students home campus unless otherwise approved by the students home campus ECED Program Chair. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Prepares the student to complete the application, CDA exam, and verification process for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Students participate in supervised visits at their practical work/volunteer sites The college instructor completes a pre- site visit and observational assessments required for the credential process. Students are required to…