Child Development Credential (3
credits)
The
Credential in
Child
Development
provides a basic academic foundation and
professional development for education and
teaching staff. An important professional
credential offers
Head Start health workers an opportunity to
advance their careers and serve children and
families more effectively.
Students are
prepared to communicate effectively, learn and
use new technology, think critically and
creatively and demonstrate cultural awareness.
The courses are designed for students who intend
to pursue advanced study in early childhood
education or a related discipline. The
structure and curriculum of the CD Credential
are designed to complement the Child Development
Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program's
Competency Standards .
Requirements of program:
Complete
3
credit hours of training
Complete
120
clock hours of fieldwork in the disabilities
service area
Complete online
examination and documentation process
Complete a Prior
Learning Assessment portfolio packet
Complete award
review process
Admission
Criteria
Candidates for
admission to the certificate program must be
employed in a Head Start program and possess a
high school diploma or General Educational
Development (GED) diploma.
The deadline for 2013 Fall #1 session is September 30, 2013.
Classes begins on October 21. The next
session starts 6 weeks after that date.
