ECE 160 - Child Development Associate CDA Credential Assessment Preparation

Credits: 1
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Description: This course is designed to support the CDA Candidate in preparation for the final assessment process. To be awarded the Child Development Associate - CDA - credential, a candidate must present evidence to The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. The CDA credential is a national credential in the field of early childhood education for persons currently working in the field. For more information on the CDA Credential visit www.cda.council.org. Enrollment in this course is for students who are currently employed in the field of early childhood education. Michigan Central Registry Clearance is required for this course. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: ECE 100. ECE 120. ECE 135 with a minimum grade of 2.5 or ECE 145 with a minimum grade of 2.5. Consent of department.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Demonstrate competency in the key elements of early childhood education through written competency statements including key indicators as required by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
Explain a philosophy of early childhood education.
Practice the Code of Ethics for the field of Early Childhood Education.
Practice the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.
Examine community resources to meet the needs of families with young children in your community.
Illustrate knowledge of child development and learning.