ECHS 1801 - CDA Credential Preparation

3.00 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: ECHS 1100; and ECHS 1150 or ECHS 1200 or ECHS 1550; all with grade C or

better

(formerly ECHS-1815)

This course supports the potential CDA candidate in gathering data to complete the Professional Portfolio, prepare for Verification Visit as well as the CDA Credential Exam. The CDA National Credentialing Program is a professional development opportunity for early educators working with children ages zero to five years old to teach basic principles in early education and child development in 6 Competency Standards and 13 Functional Areas. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recognizes the CDA as a beginning stepping stone on the path of career advancement in early childhood education. The CDA credential is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. With prerequisites this course completes the 120 hours of necessary formal early childhood education training required for the CDA.

(3 contact hrs)

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