Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Programs

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Faculty:
Teri Brannum

Earning a CDA Credential will enhance your knowledge about children and what they need to be successful. Obtaining a CDA Credential can be your first step in earning a college degree in Early Childhood Education. Should you elect to continue toward completion of the degree program, a completed CDA Credential, awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition, will be substituted for the required two practicums and two seminars.

• The CDA Credential is nationally recognized
• In Ohio, the Step Up to Quality program requires 50% of assistant teachers in the 3-Star centers have the CDA Credential
• Earn 12 College Credits
• Earn 120 Clock hours

Child Development Associate Credential Classes:

• ECE 101 - Intro to Early Childhood Education
• ECE 105 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
• ECE 216 - Family/School Relationships

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Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Programs
Infant/Toddler Certificate

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