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Home : Academic Programs : TCC Programs : Child Development Associate

Child Development Associate

Program Description
The purpose of this technical certificate is to provide a credential that is acceptable to two federally funded, local employers- HeadStart and Moody AFB Child Development Center. It also will provide a intake mechanism to encourage successful completers to continue with the ECCE diploma and perhaps degree program.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 19

Program Information
Required Age: 18
High School Diploma or GED required: Yes
Minimum Test Scores: No Testing Required

ASSET
N/A		Reading
N/A		English
N/A		Mathematics
N/A		Algebra

COMPASS
N/A		Reading
N/A		English
N/A		Mathematics
N/A		Algebra

Other Conditions for Admission
Yes. Training and work experience of 480 hours of working with children at a child care center, home care center or volunteer work. This program enables students to meet the eligibility requirements for assessment by the Council for Professional Recognition, 2460 16 Street N.W., Washington, DC 20009.

	Course Title		Credit Hours
	ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childcare & Education		5
	ECE 103 Human Growth & Development I		5
	ECE 105 First Aid, Health & Safety		5
	ECE 125 Professionalism through CDA Certificate Preparation		2
	ECE 126 CDA Certificate Assessment		2



	Total		19

»The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.