ECH 131 - In-Service Preparation for Child Development Associate I

Credits: 6
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 6
This course will be based on the guidelines for NAEYC’s CDA credentialing program. This course, in conjunction with ECH 132, will result in the issuing of a statement of applied academic credit by DCC and will prepare the student for the CDA assessment process of the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (part of NAEYC). The lecture portion of the course will include the study of: introduction to Early Childhood, how children learn and grow, safe and healthy environments, social emotional development, infant/toddler development and curriculum. Additionally, there will be a practicum component at the student’s current site of employment. Assignments and observation by field supervisors will support classroom topics.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department and student must be employed in the field of early childhood