HUS 114 - Child Development Associate, Part I

Institution:

Clinton Community College

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Description:

Corequisite: Be 18 years of age or older, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to speak, read, and write well enough to fulfill the responsibilities of a CDA candidate, sign a statement of ethical conduct, obtain a field advisor, be currently working in an age-appropriate work setting approved by the Council's guidelines. This will allow the candidate to practice "on-the-job" the principles presented in this course, along with fulfilling the required 480 hours of experience working with children in the age-appropriate group setting for which the candidate is applying for CDA credentialing. This course meets for 60 hours/semester. This course is designed to give candidates an in depth look at the early childhood profession. Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA), the candidates will gain understanding in the following areas: providing a safe and healthy environment, principles of child development, observation skills of children's interactions, enriching the learning environment through strategic room arrangement and develop a working knowledge of the concept "Developmentally Appropriate Practices." Students willimplement what they learn in childcare employment and through preparing the CDA portfolio.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clinton.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 562-4200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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