ECH 132 - In-Service Preparation for Child Development Associate II

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 131, will result in the issuing of a Statement of Applied Academic Credit by DCC and will prepare the student for the CDA assessment process given by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition (part of NAEYC). The lecture portion of the course will include the study of: physical and intellectual growth, relationships with families, creativity and aesthetics, art and the young child, play and creativity, planning developmentally appropriate activities. 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): ECH 131