Child Development Associate (CDA)

Earn certification to work with preschool-aged children.

DEGREE:

Certification

DELIVERY:

Face-to-Face

LOCATION:

Morehead

TIME REQUIRED:

9 Credit Hours

Course Requirements

What You Can Do with a child development Degree

The CDA credential qualifies you to work in private childcare and daycare facilities with children aged birth through 5 years. You will learn in-demand skills like speaking, writing, working with others, thinking critically, and being professional.

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What You’ll Learn in Child Development

Lecture and clinical practice requirements ensure you’ll get the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to take the National Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (NCECPR) assessment. The CDA credential may be obtained in a center-based setting at a preschool (3- to 5-year-olds) and/or infant/toddler (birth to 3) endorsement or a family childcare (birth through age 5) setting.